ID:10833 - Exploit for Improper input validation in Linux kernel - CVE-1999-0804

 
Main Vulnerability Database Exploits ID:10833 - Exploit for Improper input validation in Linux kernel - CVE-1999-0804

ID:10833 - Exploit for Improper input validation in Linux kernel - CVE-1999-0804

Published: November 6, 2024


Vulnerability identifier: #VU99992
Vulnerability risk: Low
CVE-ID: CVE-1999-0804
CWE-ID: CWE-20
Exploitation vector: Remote access
Vulnerable software:
Linux kernel

Link to public exploit:


Vulnerability description

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

Denial of service in Linux 2.2.x kernels via malformed ICMP packets containing unusual types, codes, and IP header lengths.


Remediation

Install update from vendor's repository.