SB1999030101 - Insufficient verification of data authenticity in Linux kernel
Published: March 1, 1999 Updated: November 6, 2024
Security Bulletin ID
SB1999030101
Severity
Low
Patch available
YES
Number of vulnerabilities
1
Exploitation vector
Remote access
Highest impact
Information disclosure
Breakdown by Severity
- Low
- Medium
- High
- Critical
Description
This security bulletin contains information about 1 security vulnerability.
1) Insufficient verification of data authenticity (CVE-ID: CVE-1999-0414)
The vulnerability allows a remote non-authenticated attacker to gain access to sensitive information.
In Linux before version 2.0.36, remote attackers can spoof a TCP connection and pass data to the application layer before fully establishing the connection.
Remediation
Install update from vendor's website.