SB1999060101 - Improper input validation in Linux kernel
Published: June 1, 1999 Updated: November 6, 2024
Security Bulletin ID
SB1999060101
Severity
Low
Patch available
YES
Number of vulnerabilities
1
Exploitation vector
Remote access
Highest impact
Denial of service
Breakdown by Severity
- Low
- Medium
- High
- Critical
Description
This security bulletin contains information about 1 security vulnerability.
1) Improper input validation (CVE-ID: CVE-1999-0804)
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 website.