First published: Fri Oct 22 1999(Updated: )
Linux kernel before 2.3.18 or 2.2.13pre15, with SLIP and PPP options, allows local unprivileged users to forge IP packets via the TIOCSETD option on tty devices.
Credit: cve@mitre.org cve@mitre.org
Affected Software | Affected Version | How to fix |
---|---|---|
Linux kernel | >=2.2.0<=2.2.13 | |
Linux kernel | >=2.3.0<2.3.18 | |
Linux Kernel | >=2.2.0<=2.2.13 | |
Linux Kernel | >=2.3.0<2.3.18 | |
>=2.2.0<=2.2.13 | ||
>=2.3.0<2.3.18 |
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CVE-1999-1341 is considered a critical vulnerability as it allows local unprivileged users to forge IP packets.
To fix CVE-1999-1341, upgrade the Linux kernel to version 2.3.18 or higher, or apply any available patches.
CVE-1999-1341 affects Linux kernel versions before 2.3.18 and 2.2.13pre15 with SLIP and PPP options.
The impact of CVE-1999-1341 includes the potential for local unprivileged users to manipulate network traffic, compromising network integrity.
Yes, CVE-1999-1341 is patched in newer Linux distributions that use an updated kernel version beyond 2.3.18.