CVE-1999-0746 — MEDIUM (5.0)

Vulnerability 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.

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

Vendor	Product	Versions
Slackware	Slackware Linux	3.2
Suse	Suse Linux	4.4

References

http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/587
http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/587

FAQ

What is CVE-1999-0746?

CVE-1999-0746 is a vulnerability with a CVSS score of 5.0 (MEDIUM). A default configuration of in.identd in SuSE Linux waits 120 seconds between requests, allowing a remote attacker to conduct a denial of service.

How severe is CVE-1999-0746?

CVE-1999-0746 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-1999-0746?

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