CWE
NVD-CWE-Other
Advisory Published
CVE Published
Updated

CVE-1999-0053

First published: Tue Oct 13 1998(Updated: )

TCP RST denial of service in FreeBSD.

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

Affected SoftwareAffected VersionHow to fix
FreeBSD Kernel=6.2-stable

Never miss a vulnerability like this again

Sign up to SecAlerts for real-time vulnerability data matched to your software, aggregated from hundreds of sources.

Frequently Asked Questions

  • What is the severity of CVE-1999-0053?

    The severity of CVE-1999-0053 is classified as a denial of service vulnerability.

  • How do I fix CVE-1999-0053?

    To fix CVE-1999-0053, you should upgrade to a patched version of FreeBSD if available.

  • Which versions of FreeBSD are affected by CVE-1999-0053?

    CVE-1999-0053 affects FreeBSD version 6.2-stable.

  • What type of attack does CVE-1999-0053 involve?

    CVE-1999-0053 involves an attack that uses TCP RST packets to achieve denial of service.

  • Is there a workaround for CVE-1999-0053?

    There are no widely known workarounds for CVE-1999-0053; upgrading is the recommended action.

Contact

SecAlerts Pty Ltd.
132 Wickham Terrace
Fortitude Valley,
QLD 4006, Australia
info@secalerts.co
By using SecAlerts services, you agree to our services end-user license agreement. This website is safeguarded by reCAPTCHA and governed by the Google Privacy Policy and Terms of Service. All names, logos, and brands of products are owned by their respective owners, and any usage of these names, logos, and brands for identification purposes only does not imply endorsement. If you possess any content that requires removal, please get in touch with us.
© 2025 SecAlerts Pty Ltd.
ABN: 70 645 966 203, ACN: 645 966 203