CVE-1999-1066 — MEDIUM (5.0)

Vulnerability Description

Quake 1 server responds to an initial UDP game connection request with a large amount of traffic, which allows remote attackers to use the server as an amplifier in a "Smurf" style attack on another host, by spoofing the connection request.

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
Sgi	Quake 1 Server	All versions

References

FAQ

What is CVE-1999-1066?

CVE-1999-1066 is a vulnerability with a CVSS score of 5.0 (MEDIUM). Quake 1 server responds to an initial UDP game connection request with a large amount of traffic, which allows remote attackers to use the server as an amplifier in a "Smurf" style attack on another h...

How severe is CVE-1999-1066?

CVE-1999-1066 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-1999-1066?

Check the references section above for vendor advisories and patch information. Affected products include: Sgi Quake 1 Server.