CVE-2000-0173

Summary

CVE-2000-0173 is a denial-of-service vulnerability affecting the EELS system in SCO UnixWare 7.1.x. An attacker can exploit this flaw remotely, causing the system to become unresponsive and inaccessible. This issue may result in significant downtime and inconvenience for users, emphasizing the importance of applying the available patch to mitigate the risk. The precise cause of the vulnerability lies in the handling of certain network packets, enabling an attacker to overload the targeted system with excessive traffic.

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