CVE-1999-0426 — CRITICAL (9.8)

Vulnerability Description

The default permissions of /dev/kmem in Linux versions before 2.0.36 allows IP spoofing.

CVSS Score

9.8

CRITICAL

CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:N/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:H

Attack Vector

NETWORK

Attack Complexity

LOW

Privileges Required

NONE

User Interaction

NONE

Scope

UNCHANGED

Confidentiality

HIGH

Integrity

HIGH

Availability

HIGH

Affected Products

Vendor	Product	Versions
Suse	Suse Linux	6.0

Related Weaknesses (CWE)

CWE-276

References

https://exchange.xforce.ibmcloud.com/vulnerabilities/CVE-1999-0426Third Party AdvisoryVDB Entry
https://exchange.xforce.ibmcloud.com/vulnerabilities/CVE-1999-0426Third Party AdvisoryVDB Entry

FAQ

What is CVE-1999-0426?

CVE-1999-0426 is a vulnerability with a CVSS score of 9.8 (CRITICAL). The default permissions of /dev/kmem in Linux versions before 2.0.36 allows IP spoofing.

How severe is CVE-1999-0426?

CVE-1999-0426 has been rated CRITICAL with a CVSS base score of 9.8/10. This is considered a critical vulnerability requiring immediate attention.

Is there a patch for CVE-1999-0426?

Check the references section above for vendor advisories and patch information. Affected products include: Suse Suse Linux.