What is the severity of CVE-1999-0216?

CVE-1999-0216 is classified as a denial-of-service vulnerability.

How do I fix CVE-1999-0216?

To fix CVE-1999-0216, update to a patched version of the affected software or configure firewall rules to mitigate the attack.

What systems are affected by CVE-1999-0216?

CVE-1999-0216 affects versions of the GNU inet daemon, HP-UX 10, and Linux Kernel 2.6.20.1.

What type of attack does CVE-1999-0216 represent?

CVE-1999-0216 represents a denial-of-service attack using SYN and RST packets.

Can CVE-1999-0216 be exploited remotely?

Yes, CVE-1999-0216 can be exploited remotely, leading to potential service disruption.

Vulnerability/
CVE-1999-0216

medium

CWE

NVD-CWE-Other

1/11/1997

4/2/2000

20/11/2024

CVE-1999-0216

First published: Sat Nov 01 1997(Updated: )

Denial of service of inetd on Linux through SYN and RST packets.

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

Affected Software	Affected Version	How to fix
gnu inet	=5.01
HPE HP-UX	=10
Linux Kernel	=2.6.20.1

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Reference Links

https://exchange.xforce.ibmcloud.com/vulnerabilities/CVE-1999-0216

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the severity of CVE-1999-0216?
CVE-1999-0216 is classified as a denial-of-service vulnerability.
How do I fix CVE-1999-0216?
To fix CVE-1999-0216, update to a patched version of the affected software or configure firewall rules to mitigate the attack.
What systems are affected by CVE-1999-0216?
CVE-1999-0216 affects versions of the GNU inet daemon, HP-UX 10, and Linux Kernel 2.6.20.1.
What type of attack does CVE-1999-0216 represent?
CVE-1999-0216 represents a denial-of-service attack using SYN and RST packets.
Can CVE-1999-0216 be exploited remotely?
Yes, CVE-1999-0216 can be exploited remotely, leading to potential service disruption.

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the severity of CVE-1999-0216?
CVE-1999-0216 is classified as a denial-of-service vulnerability.
How do I fix CVE-1999-0216?
To fix CVE-1999-0216, update to a patched version of the affected software or configure firewall rules to mitigate the attack.
What systems are affected by CVE-1999-0216?
CVE-1999-0216 affects versions of the GNU inet daemon, HP-UX 10, and Linux Kernel 2.6.20.1.
What type of attack does CVE-1999-0216 represent?
CVE-1999-0216 represents a denial-of-service attack using SYN and RST packets.
Can CVE-1999-0216 be exploited remotely?
Yes, CVE-1999-0216 can be exploited remotely, leading to potential service disruption.