CVE-1999-0513
First published: Mon Jan 05 1998(Updated: )
ICMP messages to broadcast addresses are allowed, allowing for a Smurf attack that can cause a denial of service.
Credit: cve@mitre.org cve@mitre.org
| Affected Software | Affected Version | How to fix |
|---|---|---|
| UNIX | =3.2g | |
| UNIX | =4.0 | |
| UNIX | =4.0a | |
| UNIX | =4.0b | |
| UNIX | =4.0c | |
| UNIX | =4.0d | |
| FreeBSD FreeBSD | =1.1.5.1 | |
| FreeBSD FreeBSD | =2.0.5 | |
| FreeBSD FreeBSD | =2.1.0 | |
| FreeBSD FreeBSD | =2.1.5 | |
| FreeBSD FreeBSD | =2.1.6 | |
| FreeBSD FreeBSD | =2.1.7.1 | |
| FreeBSD FreeBSD | =2.2.2 | |
| FreeBSD FreeBSD | =2.2.3 | |
| FreeBSD FreeBSD | =2.2.4 | |
| HPE HP-UX | =10.20 | |
| HPE HP-UX | =11.00 | |
| IBM AIX | =3.1 | |
| IBM AIX | =3.2 | |
| IBM AIX | =3.2.4 | |
| IBM AIX | =3.2.5 | |
| Linux Kernel | =2.0 | |
| Linux Kernel | =2.1 | |
| NetBSD NetBSD | =1.2 | |
| Oracle Solaris SPARC | =2.4 | |
| Oracle Solaris SPARC | =2.5 | |
| Oracle Solaris SPARC | =2.5.1 | |
| Oracle Solaris SPARC | =2.5.1 | |
| Oracle Solaris SPARC | =2.6 | |
| Sun SunOS | ||
| Sun SunOS | =5.4 | |
| Sun SunOS | =5.5 | |
| Sun SunOS | =5.5.1 |
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is the severity of CVE-1999-0513?
CVE-1999-0513 is classified as a denial of service vulnerability.
How do I fix CVE-1999-0513?
To fix CVE-1999-0513, you should restrict ICMP messages to broadcast addresses in your network configuration.
Which systems are affected by CVE-1999-0513?
CVE-1999-0513 affects various versions of Digital UNIX, FreeBSD, HP-UX, AIX, Linux Kernel, NetBSD, Solaris, and SunOS.
What type of attack does CVE-1999-0513 allow?
CVE-1999-0513 allows for Smurf attacks that can overwhelm a system with ICMP echo requests.
Is CVE-1999-0513 still relevant today?
While CVE-1999-0513 is an older vulnerability, it remains relevant for unpatched systems and those with misconfigured network settings.
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