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CVE-1999-0015

First published: Tue Dec 16 1997(Updated: )

Teardrop IP denial of service.

Credit: cve@mitre.org cve@mitre.org

Affected SoftwareAffected VersionHow to fix
HPE HP-UX=9.00
HPE HP-UX=9.01
HPE HP-UX=9.03
HPE HP-UX=9.04
HPE HP-UX=9.05
HPE HP-UX=9.07
HPE HP-UX=10
HPE HP-UX=10.01
HPE HP-UX=10.16
HPE HP-UX=10.20
HPE HP-UX=10.24
HPE HP-UX=10.30
HPE HP-UX=11.00
Microsoft Windows 95=0.0a
Microsoft Windows NT=3.5.1
Microsoft Windows NT=3.5.1-sp1
Microsoft Windows NT=3.5.1-sp2
Microsoft Windows NT=4.0
Microsoft Windows NT=4.0-sp1
Microsoft Windows NT=4.0-sp2
NetBSD NetBSD=1.0
NetBSD NetBSD=1.1
NetBSD NetBSD=1.2
NetBSD NetBSD=1.2.1
Sun SunOS=4.1.3u1
Sun SunOS=4.1.4

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Frequently Asked Questions

  • What is the severity of CVE-1999-0015?

    CVE-1999-0015 is classified as a denial of service vulnerability that can disrupt network communications.

  • How do I fix CVE-1999-0015?

    To mitigate CVE-1999-0015, ensure that networking equipment and operating systems are patched and configured to block malformed IP packets.

  • Which systems are affected by CVE-1999-0015?

    CVE-1999-0015 affects various versions of HPE HP-UX, Microsoft Windows, NetBSD, and SunOS.

  • What type of attack does CVE-1999-0015 enable?

    CVE-1999-0015 enables a teardrop attack which can cause target systems to crash or become unresponsive.

  • Is CVE-1999-0015 still a concern today?

    While CVE-1999-0015 is an older vulnerability, it can still pose risks for unpatched legacy systems still in operation.

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