CVE-1999-0804: Medium severity Debian Debian Linux vulnerability

Published Jun 1, 1999
·
Updated

Denial of service in Linux 2.2.x kernels via malformed ICMP packets containing unusual types, codes, and IP header lengths.

Affected Software

4 affected components
Debian Debian Linux=2.1
Linux Linux kernel=2.2.0
redhat Linux=6.0
SUSE SuSE Linux=6.1

Remediation

Recommended actions to resolve this vulnerability, in priority order.

  1. Configuration

    Temporarily disable ICMP echo responses by setting net.ipv4.icmp_echo_ignore_all=1 (for example via sysctl) to reduce exposure to malformed ICMP packets until a kernel patch is installed.

    Linux kernel (sysctl) net.ipv4.icmp_echo_ignore_all = 1
  2. Compensating control

    Block, drop, or rate-limit ICMP traffic at the network perimeter (firewall/ACL) to prevent malformed ICMP packets from reaching affected hosts until a kernel fix is applied.

  3. Operational

    Monitor for ICMP-based denial-of-service activity and apply vendor-supplied kernel updates/patches as soon as they become available; reboot affected systems to activate kernel fixes.

Event History

Jun 1, 1999
CVE Published
04:00 AM
Data Sourced
via NVD·04:00 AM
DescriptionSeverityAffected Software
Jan 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-1999-0804?

CVE-1999-0804 has been classified as a denial of service vulnerability, which can disrupt services on affected Linux systems.

2

How do I fix CVE-1999-0804?

To mitigate CVE-1999-0804, update your Linux kernel to a version that is not vulnerable, ideally one later than 2.2.x.

3

Which Linux versions are affected by CVE-1999-0804?

CVE-1999-0804 affects Linux kernel versions 2.2.x and specific distributions like Debian 2.1, Red Hat 6.0, and SUSE 6.1.

4

What causes the vulnerability identified in CVE-1999-0804?

CVE-1999-0804 is caused by a flaw in how the Linux kernel handles malformed ICMP packets.

5

Is CVE-1999-0804 exploitable remotely?

Yes, CVE-1999-0804 can be exploited remotely, allowing attackers to send malformed ICMP packets to the target system.

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