CVE-1999-0514

Summary

CVE-1999-0514 is a cybersecurity vulnerability affecting systems that allow UDP messages to be sent to broadcast addresses. Hackers can exploit this weakness through a Fraggle attack, which floods the target with excessive traffic. As a result, the victim's network or device may become unresponsive, leading to a denial of service condition. This issue can cause significant disruptions and should be addressed promptly by implementing proper network security configurations to block UDP broadcast traffic.

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