CVE-1999-0451

Summary

CVE-1999-0451 is a denial-of-service vulnerability affecting Linux 2.0.36. Local users can exploit this issue by preventing the server from listening on any non-privileged port, rendering services unavailable. This can lead to a significant disruption of network traffic and potentially cause downtime for affected systems. The attack does not require elevated privileges, making it a considerable threat even for less experienced attackers. The impact of this vulnerability can be mitigated by applying the relevant Linux kernel patch to affected systems.

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