CVE-1999-0513

Summary

CVE-1999-0513 is a cybersecurity vulnerability that allows for Smurf attacks against systems. ICMP (Internet Control Message Protocol) messages to broadcast addresses are not filtered appropriately, enabling an attacker to send large quantities of ICMP traffic to a target, causing a denial of service. This can result in significant network congestion and may lead to a system being overwhelmed, rendering it unavailable for legitimate use. Smurf attacks can originate from various sources, making it difficult to prevent or mitigate the impact without proper network security measures in place.

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