What is the severity of CVE-1999-0986?

CVE-1999-0986 has been classified as a denial of service vulnerability.

How do I fix CVE-1999-0986?

To mitigate CVE-1999-0986, avoid using the ping command with the -R option or upgrade to a patched version of the Linux kernel.

Which versions of Linux are affected by CVE-1999-0986?

CVE-1999-0986 affects Linux Kernel versions 2.0.3x and specific distributions like Debian 2.1 and Red Hat Linux 5.2.

Can CVE-1999-0986 be exploited remotely?

CVE-1999-0986 cannot be exploited remotely as it requires local user access to the system.

What does the -R option do in the context of CVE-1999-0986?

In the context of CVE-1999-0986, the -R option in the ping command allows the sender to record the route packets take, which can be exploited to cause a denial of service.

Vulnerability/
CVE-1999-0986

medium

CWE

NVD-CWE-Other

8/12/1999

4/1/2000

3/4/2025

CVE-1999-0986

First published: Wed Dec 08 1999(Updated: )

The ping command in Linux 2.0.3x allows local users to cause a denial of service by sending large packets with the -R (record route) option.

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

Affected Software	Affected Version	How to fix
Debian Linux	=2.1
Red Hat Linux	=5.2
Linux Kernel	=2.0.37
Linux Kernel	=2.0.34
Linux Kernel	=2.0
Linux Kernel	=2.0.36
Linux Kernel	=2.0.38
Linux Kernel	=2.0.35
	=2.1
	=2.0
	=2.0.34
	=2.0.35
	=2.0.36
	=2.0.37
	=2.0.38
	=5.2

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the severity of CVE-1999-0986?
CVE-1999-0986 has been classified as a denial of service vulnerability.
How do I fix CVE-1999-0986?
To mitigate CVE-1999-0986, avoid using the ping command with the -R option or upgrade to a patched version of the Linux kernel.
Which versions of Linux are affected by CVE-1999-0986?
CVE-1999-0986 affects Linux Kernel versions 2.0.3x and specific distributions like Debian 2.1 and Red Hat Linux 5.2.
Can CVE-1999-0986 be exploited remotely?
CVE-1999-0986 cannot be exploited remotely as it requires local user access to the system.
What does the -R option do in the context of CVE-1999-0986?
In the context of CVE-1999-0986, the -R option in the ping command allows the sender to record the route packets take, which can be exploited to cause a denial of service.

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