CVE-1999-0052: Null Pointer Dereference
First published: Wed Nov 04 1998(Updated: )
IP fragmentation denial of service in FreeBSD allows a remote attacker to cause a crash.
Credit: cve@mitre.org cve@mitre.org
| Affected Software | Affected Version | How to fix |
|---|---|---|
| FreeBSD Kernel | =2.2.2 | |
| FreeBSD Kernel | =2.0.5 | |
| FreeBSD Kernel | =1.1.5.1 | |
| OpenBSD | =2.2 | |
| FreeBSD Kernel | =2.2.8 | |
| OpenBSD | =2.4 | |
| FreeBSD Kernel | =2.1.0 | |
| FreeBSD Kernel | =2.1.6 | |
| FreeBSD Kernel | =2.1.7.1 | |
| BSDI BSD/OS | =4.0 | |
| FreeBSD Kernel | =2.1.5 | |
| OpenBSD | =2.3 | |
| FreeBSD Kernel | =2.0 |
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is the severity of CVE-1999-0052?
CVE-1999-0052 has a severity rating classified as a denial of service vulnerability that can crash systems.
How do I fix CVE-1999-0052?
To address CVE-1999-0052, users should upgrade their FreeBSD or OpenBSD installations to versions that do not have this vulnerability.
Which systems are affected by CVE-1999-0052?
CVE-1999-0052 affects various versions of FreeBSD and OpenBSD, including FreeBSD 1.1.5.1, 2.0, 2.2.2, and others.
What type of attack does CVE-1999-0052 represent?
CVE-1999-0052 represents a remote denial of service attack that exploits IP fragmentation.
Can CVE-1999-0052 be exploited remotely?
Yes, CVE-1999-0052 can be exploited by remote attackers without prior authentication.
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