Vulnerability identifier: #VU95779

Vulnerability risk: Low

CVSSv3.1: 2.9 [CVSS:3.1/AV:L/AC:L/PR:L/UI:N/S:U/C:L/I:N/A:N/E:U/RL:O/RC:C]

CVE-ID: CVE-1999-0524

CWE-ID: CWE-200

Exploitation vector: Local

Exploit availability: No

Vulnerable software:
Linux kernel
Operating systems & Components / Operating system

Vendor: Linux Foundation

Description

The vulnerability allows a local user to gain access to sensitive information.

ICMP information such as (1) netmask and (2) timestamp is allowed from arbitrary hosts.

Mitigation
Install update from vendor's repository.

Vulnerable software versions

Linux kernel:

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External links
http://descriptions.securescout.com/tc/11010
http://descriptions.securescout.com/tc/11011
http://kb.vmware.com/selfservice/microsites/search.do?cmd=displayKC&externalId=1434
http://www.osvdb.org/95
http://kc.mcafee.com/corporate/index?page=content&id=SB10053
http://kb.juniper.net/InfoCenter/index?page=content&id=JSA10705
http://exchange.xforce.ibmcloud.com/vulnerabilities/322
http://exchange.xforce.ibmcloud.com/vulnerabilities/306

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Q & A

Can this vulnerability be exploited remotely?

No. This vulnerability can be exploited locally. The attacker should have authentication credentials and successfully authenticate on the system.

Is there known malware, which exploits this vulnerability?

No. We are not aware of malware exploiting this vulnerability.