ID:10840 - Exploit for Resource exhaustion in Linux kernel - CVE-1999-0431

 
Main Vulnerability Database Exploits 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

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.