CVE-1999-1342

Summary

CVE-1999-1342 denotes a vulnerability in ICQ ActiveList Server that allows remote attackers to trigger a denial of service (DoS) condition. Malformed UDP packets are the trigger for this issue, leading to a server crash. This vulnerability can potentially disrupt the availability of the ICQ ActiveList Server for legitimate users. Attackers can exploit this weakness by sending malformed packets to the UDP port of the targeted server, resulting in a denial of service scenario. The ICQ ActiveList Server, a component of the ICQ instant messaging platform, is vulnerable to this issue.

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