SB1996121801 - Resource exhaustion in Linux kernel



SB1996121801 - Resource exhaustion in Linux kernel

Published: December 18, 1996

Security Bulletin ID SB1996121801
Severity
Low
Patch available
YES
Number of vulnerabilities 1
Exploitation vector Remote access
Highest impact Denial of service

Breakdown by Severity

Low 100%
  • Low
  • Medium
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  • Critical

Description

This security bulletin contains information about 1 security vulnerability.


1) Resource exhaustion (CVE-ID: CVE-1999-0128)

The vulnerability allows a remote non-authenticated attacker to perform service disruption.

Oversized ICMP ping packets can result in a denial of service, aka Ping o' Death.


Remediation

Install update from vendor's website.