CVE-1999-0001: Input Validation

Published Dec 30, 1999
·
Updated

ipinput.c in BSD-derived TCP/IP implementations allows remote attackers to cause a denial of service (crash or hang) via crafted packets.

Affected Software

23 affected components
FreeBSD FreeBSD=2.2.5
FreeBSD FreeBSD=2.2.2
FreeBSD FreeBSD=2.1.7
FreeBSD FreeBSD=2.2.3
FreeBSD FreeBSD=2.0.5
FreeBSD FreeBSD=1.1.5.1
BSDI Bsd Os=3.1
FreeBSD FreeBSD=2.2.8
FreeBSD FreeBSD=1.0
FreeBSD FreeBSD=2.1.6.1
FreeBSD FreeBSD=2.2
FreeBSD FreeBSD=3.0
OpenBSD OpenBSD=2.4
FreeBSD FreeBSD=1.1
FreeBSD FreeBSD=2.2.4
FreeBSD FreeBSD=2.2.6
FreeBSD FreeBSD=2.1.6
FreeBSD FreeBSD=2.1.7.1
FreeBSD FreeBSD=2.0.1
FreeBSD FreeBSD=1.2
FreeBSD FreeBSD=2.1.5
OpenBSD OpenBSD=2.3
FreeBSD FreeBSD=2.0

Event History

Dec 30, 1999
CVE Published
05:00 AM
Data Sourced
via NVD·05:00 AM
DescriptionSeverityWeaknessAffected Software
Feb 4, 2000
CVE Published
via MITRE·05:00 AM
Data Sourced
via MITRE·05:00 AM
Description
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Frequently Asked Questions

1

What is the severity of CVE-1999-0001?

CVE-1999-0001 has a high severity rating as it allows remote attackers to cause a denial of service.

2

How do I fix CVE-1999-0001?

To fix CVE-1999-0001, users should upgrade to a patched version of the affected BSD-derived TCP/IP implementations.

3

What systems are affected by CVE-1999-0001?

CVE-1999-0001 affects various versions of FreeBSD and BSDi operating systems.

4

What types of attacks can be executed using CVE-1999-0001?

CVE-1999-0001 can be exploited to execute denial of service attacks, leading to system crashes or hangs.

5

What are the indications of an exploit for CVE-1999-0001?

Signs of an exploit for CVE-1999-0001 include abnormal system behavior, such as crashes or unresponsive network services.

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