PUBLISHED DATE: December 8, 1999CVE-1999-0986:
Denial of Service Vulnerability

Description

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.

Products

• Debian Debian Linux 2.1
• Linux Kernel 2.0.34
• Linux Kernel 2.0.35
• Linux Kernel 2.0.36
• Linux Kernel 2.0.37
• Linux Kernel 2.0.38
• Linux Kernel 2.0
• Red Hat Linux 5.2 on i386

Questions to Ask Vendors

1. Can you confirm whether your systems are affected by CVE-1999-0986, and if so, what steps are you currently taking to mitigate this vulnerability?
2. What is your estimated timeline for fully resolving CVE-1999-0986 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

• https://nvd.nist.gov/vuln/detail/CVE-1999-0986