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ID:10842 - Exploit for Resource exhaustion in Linux kernel - CVE-1999-0986
ID:10842 - Exploit for Resource exhaustion in Linux kernel - CVE-1999-0986
Published: November 7, 2024
Vulnerability identifier: #VU100015
Vulnerability risk: Low
CVE-ID: CVE-1999-0986
CWE-ID: CWE-400
Exploitation vector: Remote access
Vulnerable software:
Linux kernel
Linux kernel
Link to public exploit:
Vulnerability description
The vulnerability allows a remote non-authenticated attacker to perform service disruption.
The ping command in Linux 2.0.3x allows local users to cause a denial of service by sending large packets with the -R (record route) option.
Remediation
Install update from vendor's repository.