MEDIUM · 5.0

CVE-1999-0128

Oversized ICMP ping packets can result in a denial of service, aka Ping o' Death.

Vulnerability Description

Oversized ICMP ping packets can result in a denial of service, aka Ping o' Death.

CVSS Score

5.0

MEDIUM

AV:N/AC:L/Au:N/C:N/I:N/A:P
Confidentiality
NONE
Integrity
NONE
Availability
PARTIAL

Affected Products

VendorProductVersions
DigitalOsf 11.3.3
IbmAix3.2
LinuxLinux Kernel1.3.0
ScoInternet Faststart1.0
ScoOpen Desktop3.0
ScoOpenserver5.0
ScoTcp Ip1.2.1
SunSunos5.4
IbmSngAll versions

References

FAQ

What is CVE-1999-0128?

CVE-1999-0128 is a vulnerability with a CVSS score of 5.0 (MEDIUM). Oversized ICMP ping packets can result in a denial of service, aka Ping o' Death.

How severe is CVE-1999-0128?

CVE-1999-0128 has been rated MEDIUM with a CVSS base score of 5.0/10. Review the CVSS metrics above for detailed severity breakdown.

Is there a patch for CVE-1999-0128?

Check the references section above for vendor advisories and patch information. Affected products include: Digital Osf 1, Ibm Aix, Linux Linux Kernel, Sco Internet Faststart, Sco Open Desktop.