CVE-1999-0377

CVSS 2.0 Score 5 of 10 (medium)

Details

Published Feb 22, 1999
Updated: Nov 20, 2024

Summary

CVE-1999-0377 is a vulnerability affecting Unix systems where a remote attacker can cause a denial of service. By flooding network services with multiple connections, an adversary can exhaust the process tables, preventing legitimate processes from running. This issue can lead to system instability and unavailability, potentially impacting critical services. It is essential for administrators to patch or mitigate this vulnerability to protect their systems from potential attacks.

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