CVE-1999-0400

Summary

CVE-1999-0400 is a denial-of-service vulnerability affecting Linux 2.2.0 systems. This issue arises when the ldd command is executed on a core file, leading to an excessive consumption of system resources and ultimately causing a denial-of-service condition. An attacker can exploit this vulnerability by providing a specially crafted core file as an argument to the ldd command. The result is that the system becomes unresponsive and unavailable to legitimate users until the affected process is terminated or the system is rebooted. This vulnerability emphasizes the importance of securing and limiting access to core files to prevent potential denial-of-service attacks.

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