Vulnerability Description
Denial of service in BIND by improperly closing TCP sessions via so_linger.
CVSS Score
10.0
HIGH
AV:N/AC:L/Au:N/C:C/I:C/A:C
Affected Products
| Vendor | Product | Versions |
|---|---|---|
| Isc | Bind | 8.2 |
| Sun | Solaris | 7.0 |
| Sun | Sunos | 5.7 |
References
- ftp://ftp.caldera.com/pub/security/OpenLinux/CSSA-1999-034.1.txt
- http://sunsolve.sun.com/pub-cgi/retrieve.pl?doctype=coll&doc=secbull/194
- http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/788
- ftp://ftp.caldera.com/pub/security/OpenLinux/CSSA-1999-034.1.txt
- http://sunsolve.sun.com/pub-cgi/retrieve.pl?doctype=coll&doc=secbull/194
- http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/788
FAQ
What is CVE-1999-0837?
CVE-1999-0837 is a vulnerability with a CVSS score of 10.0 (HIGH). Denial of service in BIND by improperly closing TCP sessions via so_linger.
How severe is CVE-1999-0837?
CVE-1999-0837 has been rated HIGH with a CVSS base score of 10.0/10. Review the CVSS metrics above for detailed severity breakdown.
Is there a patch for CVE-1999-0837?
Check the references section above for vendor advisories and patch information. Affected products include: Isc Bind, Sun Solaris, Sun Sunos.