CVE-1999-0128

Summary

CVE-1999-0128 is a denial-of-service vulnerability affecting various networked systems. Maliciously crafted ICMP ping packets that exceed the maximum allowed size can cause these systems to crash or become unresponsive. The excessive packet size overloads the target's memory, leading to a denial of service condition known as "Ping of Death." Attackers can exploit this vulnerability by sending oversized ICMP packets to the target system, potentially causing widespread disruption to network services.

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