CVE-1999-0216: Medium severity GNU Inet vulnerability
Published Nov 1, 1997
·Updated
Denial of service of inetd on Linux through SYN and RST packets.
Affected Software
3 affected components
GNU Inet=5.01
HP HP-UX=10
Linux Linux kernel=2.6.20.1
Event History
Nov 1, 1997
CVE Published
05:00 AM
Data Sourced
via NVD·05:00 AM
DescriptionSeverityAffected Software
Feb 4, 2000
CVE Published
via MITRE·10:00 AM
Data Sourced
via MITRE·10:00 AM
Description
Frequently Asked Questions
1
What is the severity of CVE-1999-0216?
CVE-1999-0216 is classified as a denial-of-service vulnerability.
2
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.
3
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.
4
What type of attack does CVE-1999-0216 represent?
CVE-1999-0216 represents a denial-of-service attack using SYN and RST packets.
5
Can CVE-1999-0216 be exploited remotely?
Yes, CVE-1999-0216 can be exploited remotely, leading to potential service disruption.