Vulnerability Description
Denial of service in Linux syslogd via a large number of connections.
CVSS Score
5.0
MEDIUM
AV:N/AC:L/Au:N/C:N/I:N/A:P
Affected Products
| Vendor | Product | Versions |
|---|---|---|
| Cobalt | Qube | 1.0 |
| Sun | Cobalt Raq | 1.1 |
| Sun | Cobalt Raq 2 | All versions |
| Sun | Cobalt Raq 3I | All versions |
| Debian | Debian Linux | 2.2 |
| Suse | Suse Linux | 6.2 |
References
- ftp://ftp.caldera.com/pub/security/OpenLinux/CSSA-1999-035.0.txt
- http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/809
- ftp://ftp.caldera.com/pub/security/OpenLinux/CSSA-1999-035.0.txt
- http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/809
FAQ
What is CVE-1999-0831?
CVE-1999-0831 is a vulnerability with a CVSS score of 5.0 (MEDIUM). Denial of service in Linux syslogd via a large number of connections.
How severe is CVE-1999-0831?
CVE-1999-0831 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-1999-0831?
Check the references section above for vendor advisories and patch information. Affected products include: Cobalt Qube, Sun Cobalt Raq, Sun Cobalt Raq 2, Sun Cobalt Raq 3I, Debian Debian Linux.