CVE-1999-0431

CVSS 2.0 Score 5 of 10 (medium)

Details

Published Mar 1, 1999
Updated: Nov 20, 2024

Summary

CVE-1999-0431 is a denial-of-service vulnerability affecting Linux 2.2.3 and earlier versions. An attacker can exploit this issue by performing IP fragmentation attacks, which may cause the system to crash or become unresponsive. This vulnerability can be exploited remotely, making it a significant security concern for networks using these Linux versions. System administrators should update their Linux installations to patch this issue and protect their systems against potential denial-of-service attacks.

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