Vulnerability Description
Windows 95 and Windows 98 systems, when configured with multiple TCP/IP stacks bound to the same MAC address, allow remote attackers to cause a denial of service (traffic amplification) via a certain ICMP echo (ping) packet, which causes all stacks to send a ping response, aka TCP Chorusing.
CVSS Score
MEDIUM
Affected Products
| Vendor | Product | Versions |
|---|---|---|
| Microsoft | Windows 95 | All versions |
| Microsoft | Windows 98 | All versions |
References
- http://marc.info/?l=ntbugtraq&m=91849617221319&w=2
- http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/225
- https://exchange.xforce.ibmcloud.com/vulnerabilities/7542
- http://marc.info/?l=ntbugtraq&m=91849617221319&w=2
- http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/225
- https://exchange.xforce.ibmcloud.com/vulnerabilities/7542
FAQ
What is CVE-1999-1201?
CVE-1999-1201 is a vulnerability with a CVSS score of 5.0 (MEDIUM). Windows 95 and Windows 98 systems, when configured with multiple TCP/IP stacks bound to the same MAC address, allow remote attackers to cause a denial of service (traffic amplification) via a certain ...
How severe is CVE-1999-1201?
CVE-1999-1201 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-1999-1201?
Check the references section above for vendor advisories and patch information. Affected products include: Microsoft Windows 95, Microsoft Windows 98.