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CVE-1999-0345

First published: Wed Jan 01 1997(Updated: )

Jolt ICMP attack causes a denial of service in Windows 95 and Windows NT systems.

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

Affected SoftwareAffected VersionHow to fix
SCO Open Desktop=3
IBM AIX=4.2
FreeBSD Kernel=2.0.5
FreeBSD Kernel=1.1.5.1
SCO Internet FastStart=1.0
SCO Internet FastStart=1.1
FreeBSD Kernel=1.0
Xinuos OpenServer=5
FreeBSD Kernel=1.1
IBM AIX=4.1
FreeBSD Kernel=1.2
IBM AIX=3.2
FreeBSD Kernel=2.0
Sun SunOS
IBM SNG=2.2
IBM SNG=2.1

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Frequently Asked Questions

  • What is the severity of CVE-1999-0345?

    CVE-1999-0345 is classified as a denial of service vulnerability that can critically affect system availability.

  • How does CVE-1999-0345 exploit systems?

    CVE-1999-0345 utilizes Jolt ICMP attacks to overwhelm target systems, leading to their unresponsiveness.

  • What versions of software are affected by CVE-1999-0345?

    CVE-1999-0345 affects multiple versions of FreeBSD, IBM AIX, SCO Internet FastStart, SCO Open Desktop, and SunOS.

  • How can I mitigate the risks associated with CVE-1999-0345?

    To mitigate CVE-1999-0345, ensure firewall rules are in place to filter ICMP traffic and apply system updates.

  • Is there a patch available for CVE-1999-0345?

    There may not be specific patches for CVE-1999-0345 due to its age, but updating the affected systems is recommended.

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