CVE-1999-0698

Summary

CVE-1999-0698 is a denial-of-service vulnerability affecting the IP protocol logger (ippl) software on Red Hat and Debian Linux systems. A maliciously crafted IP packet can cause the ippl process to consume excessive system resources, leading to a denial-of-service condition. An attacker can exploit this vulnerability by sending specially crafted IP packets to the affected system, rendering it unresponsive to legitimate network traffic. This issue can impact network availability and potentially disrupt critical services. System administrators are advised to apply available patches or updates to mitigate the risk.

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