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CVE-1999-0128

First published: Wed Dec 18 1996(Updated: )

Oversized ICMP ping packets can result in a denial of service, aka Ping o' Death.

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

Affected SoftwareAffected VersionHow to fix
OSF Digital=1.3.3
IBM AIX=3.2
IBM AIX=4.1
IBM AIX=4.2
Linux Kernel=1.3.0
Linux Kernel=2.0
SCO Internet FastStart=1.0
SCO Internet FastStart=1.1
SCO Open Desktop=3.0
Xinuos OpenServer=5.0
Xinuos OpenServer=5.0.2
SCO TCP/IP=1.2.1
Sun SunOS=5.4
Sun SunOS=5.4
Sun SunOS=5.5
Sun SunOS=5.5
Sun SunOS=5.5.1
Sun SunOS=5.5.1
IBM SNG
IBM SNG=2.1
IBM SNG=2.2

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Frequently Asked Questions

  • What is the severity of CVE-1999-0128?

    CVE-1999-0128 is classified as a high severity vulnerability due to its potential to cause denial of service via oversized ICMP ping packets.

  • How do I fix CVE-1999-0128?

    To mitigate CVE-1999-0128, ensure that your systems have updated firewall rules to block oversized ICMP packets and apply relevant security patches.

  • What types of systems are affected by CVE-1999-0128?

    CVE-1999-0128 affects various systems, including Digital OSF/1, IBM AIX, Linux Kernel, and Sun SunOS.

  • Can CVE-1999-0128 lead to a complete system crash?

    Yes, CVE-1999-0128 can lead to a complete system crash if it is exploited through overflowing ICMP packets.

  • What is the exploit mechanism behind CVE-1999-0128?

    CVE-1999-0128 exploits the vulnerability by sending oversized ping packets that overwhelm the target system's ability to process them.

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