#VU99993 Insufficient verification of data authenticity in Linux kernel - CVE-1999-0414

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#VU99993 Insufficient verification of data authenticity in Linux kernel - CVE-1999-0414

Published: March 1, 1999 / Updated: November 6, 2024


Vulnerability identifier: #VU99993
Vulnerability risk: Low
CVSSv4.0: CVSS:4.0/AV:N/AC:L/AT:N/PR:N/UI:N/VC:L/VI:N/VA:N/SC:N/SI:N/SA:N/E:P/U:Clear
CVE-ID: CVE-1999-0414
CWE-ID: CWE-345
Exploitation vector: Remote access
Exploit availability: Public exploit is available
Vulnerable software:
Linux kernel
Software vendor:
Linux Foundation

Description

The vulnerability allows a remote non-authenticated attacker to gain access to sensitive information.

In Linux before version 2.0.36, remote attackers can spoof a TCP connection and pass data to the application layer before fully establishing the connection.


Remediation

Install update from vendor's repository.

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