Description
A default configuration of in.identd in SuSE Linux waits 120 seconds between requests, allowing a remote attacker to conduct a denial of service.
Products
- Slackware Linux 3.2
- Slackware Linux 3.6
- SuSE SuSE Linux 4.4.1
- SuSE SuSE Linux 4.4
- SuSE SuSE Linux 5.0
- SuSE SuSE Linux 5.1
- SuSE SuSE Linux 5.2
- SuSE SuSE Linux 5.3
- SuSE SuSE Linux 6.0
- SuSE SuSE Linux 6.1
- SuSE SuSE Linux 6.1 alpha
- SuSE SuSE Linux 6.2
Questions to Ask Vendors
- Can you confirm whether your systems are affected by CVE-1999-0746, and if so, what steps are you currently taking to mitigate this vulnerability?
- What is your estimated timeline for fully resolving CVE-1999-0746 in your products or services, and how will you communicate updates on this issue to us as your customer?
Recommended Actions
- Check out the advisory links provided below.
References