MEDIUM · 5.0

CVE-1999-0513

ICMP messages to broadcast addresses are allowed, allowing for a Smurf attack that can cause a denial of service.

Vulnerability Description

ICMP messages to broadcast addresses are allowed, allowing for a Smurf attack that can cause a denial of service.

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
DigitalUnix3.2g
FreebsdFreebsd1.1.5.1
HpHp-Ux10.20
IbmAix3.1
LinuxLinux Kernel2.0
NetbsdNetbsd1.2
SunSolaris2.4
SunSunos-

References

FAQ

What is CVE-1999-0513?

CVE-1999-0513 is a vulnerability with a CVSS score of 5.0 (MEDIUM). ICMP messages to broadcast addresses are allowed, allowing for a Smurf attack that can cause a denial of service.

How severe is CVE-1999-0513?

CVE-1999-0513 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-1999-0513?

Check the references section above for vendor advisories and patch information. Affected products include: Digital Unix, Freebsd Freebsd, Hp Hp-Ux, Ibm Aix, Linux Linux Kernel.