CVE-1999-0221

Summary

CVE-1999-0485 is a vulnerability affecting OpenBSD's ipintr function in the ipq subsystem. Malicious actors can exploit this issue to trigger a system crash remotely. The ipintr function is responsible for processing IP packets, and the vulnerability lies in an error handling mechanism. The exploitation of this weakness could lead to a denial of service attack and potential system instability. OpenBSD users are advised to apply the relevant patches to mitigate the risk.

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