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CVE-2000-0440

First published: Mon May 01 2000(Updated: )

NetBSD 1.4.2 and earlier allows remote attackers to cause a denial of service by sending a packet with an unaligned IP timestamp option.

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

Affected SoftwareAffected VersionHow to fix
NetBSD NetBSD=1.4.2
FreeBSD FreeBSD=4.0
FreeBSD FreeBSD=3.4
NetBSD NetBSD=1.4.1
FreeBSD FreeBSD=5.0
=3.4
=4.0
=5.0
=1.4.1
=1.4.2

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Frequently Asked Questions

  • What is the severity of CVE-2000-0440?

    CVE-2000-0440 is classified as a denial of service vulnerability affecting NetBSD and FreeBSD.

  • How does CVE-2000-0440 allow an attacker to exploit the system?

    CVE-2000-0440 allows remote attackers to cause a denial of service by sending a packet with an unaligned IP timestamp option.

  • Which versions of NetBSD are affected by CVE-2000-0440?

    NetBSD versions 1.4.1 and 1.4.2 are affected by CVE-2000-0440.

  • Which versions of FreeBSD are impacted by CVE-2000-0440?

    FreeBSD versions 3.4, 4.0, and 5.0 are impacted by CVE-2000-0440.

  • How can I mitigate the risks associated with CVE-2000-0440?

    To mitigate CVE-2000-0440, it is recommended to upgrade to a patched version of NetBSD or FreeBSD that addresses this vulnerability.

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