Main Vulnerability Database Vulnerabilities #VU95779

#VU95779 Information exposure in Linux kernel - CVE-1999-0524

Published: August 1, 1997 / Updated: November 29, 2024

Vulnerability identifier: #VU95779

Vulnerability risk: Low

CVSSv4.0: CVSS:4.0/AV:L/AC:L/AT:N/PR:L/UI:N/VC:L/VI:N/VA:N/SC:N/SI:N/SA:N/E:P/U:Clear

CVE-ID: CVE-1999-0524

CWE-ID: CWE-200

Exploitation vector: Local access

Exploit availability: Public exploit is available

Vulnerable software:
Linux kernel

Software vendor:
Linux Foundation

Description

The vulnerability allows a local user to gain access to sensitive information.

ICMP information such as (1) netmask and (2) timestamp is allowed from arbitrary hosts.

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