CVE-1999-0986

Summary

CVE-1999-0986 is a denial-of-service vulnerability affecting Linux 2.0.3x systems. The issue lies with the ping command, which can be manipulated by local users. By sending large packets with the -R (record route) option, users can cause the system to become unresponsive, resulting in a denial of service condition. This issue can potentially disrupt services and cause inconvenience, making it important for affected systems to be patched as soon as possible.

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