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ID:10840 - Exploit for Resource exhaustion in Linux kernel - CVE-1999-0431
ID:10840 - Exploit for Resource exhaustion in Linux kernel - CVE-1999-0431
Published: November 7, 2024
Vulnerability identifier: #VU100020
Vulnerability risk: Low
CVE-ID: CVE-1999-0431
CWE-ID: CWE-400
Exploitation vector: Remote access
Vulnerable software:
Linux kernel
Linux kernel
Link to public exploit:
Vulnerability description
The vulnerability allows a remote non-authenticated attacker to perform service disruption.
Linux 2.2.3 and earlier allow a remote attacker to perform an IP fragmentation attack, causing a denial of service.
Remediation
Install update from vendor's repository.