CVE-1999-1423
First published: Thu Jun 26 1997(Updated: )
ping in Solaris 2.3 through 2.6 allows local users to cause a denial of service (crash) via a ping request to a multicast address through the loopback interface, e.g. via ping -i.
Credit: cve@mitre.org cve@mitre.org
| Affected Software | Affected Version | How to fix |
|---|---|---|
| Sun SunOS | =5.3 | |
| Oracle Solaris SPARC | =2.4 | |
| Oracle Solaris SPARC | =2.5.1 | |
| Oracle Solaris SPARC | =2.5.1 | |
| Oracle Solaris SPARC | =2.5 | |
| Sun SunOS | =5.5 | |
| Sun SunOS | =5.4 | |
| Sun SunOS | =5.5.1 | |
| Oracle Solaris SPARC | =2.6 |
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Reference Links
- http://sunsolve.sun.com/pub-cgi/retrieve.pl?doctype=coll&doc=secbull/146
- http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/209
- http://www.iss.net/security_center/static/7492.php
- http://marc.info/?l=bugtraq&m=87602558319171&w=2
- http://marc.info/?l=bugtraq&m=87602558319181&w=2
- http://marc.info/?l=bugtraq&m=87602558319180&w=2
- http://marc.info/?l=bugtraq&m=87602558319160&w=2
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the severity of CVE-1999-1423?
CVE-1999-1423 is considered a denial of service vulnerability that can cause system crashes.
How can CVE-1999-1423 affect systems using Solaris?
CVE-1999-1423 allows local users to crash the system by sending ping requests to a multicast address via the loopback interface.
Which versions of Solaris are vulnerable to CVE-1999-1423?
CVE-1999-1423 affects Solaris versions 2.3 through 2.6, including specific builds of SunOS.
How do I mitigate CVE-1999-1423?
To mitigate CVE-1999-1423, restrict access to the ping command or filter multicast ping requests on the loopback interface.
Is there a patch available for CVE-1999-1423?
There are no widely recognized patches available for CVE-1999-1423, so implementing network security best practices is crucial.
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