Vulnerability Description
ping in Solaris 2.3 through 2.6 allows local users to cause a denial of service (crash) via a ping request to a multicast address through the loopback interface, e.g. via ping -i.
CVSS Score
2.1
LOW
AV:L/AC:L/Au:N/C:N/I:N/A:P
Affected Products
| Vendor | Product | Versions |
|---|---|---|
| Sun | Solaris | 2.4 |
| Sun | Sunos | 5.3 |
References
- http://marc.info/?l=bugtraq&m=87602558319160&w=2
- http://marc.info/?l=bugtraq&m=87602558319171&w=2
- http://marc.info/?l=bugtraq&m=87602558319180&w=2
- http://marc.info/?l=bugtraq&m=87602558319181&w=2
- http://sunsolve.sun.com/pub-cgi/retrieve.pl?doctype=coll&doc=secbull/146PatchVendor Advisory
- http://www.iss.net/security_center/static/7492.php
- http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/209ExploitPatchVendor Advisory
- http://marc.info/?l=bugtraq&m=87602558319160&w=2
- http://marc.info/?l=bugtraq&m=87602558319171&w=2
- http://marc.info/?l=bugtraq&m=87602558319180&w=2
- http://marc.info/?l=bugtraq&m=87602558319181&w=2
- http://sunsolve.sun.com/pub-cgi/retrieve.pl?doctype=coll&doc=secbull/146PatchVendor Advisory
- http://www.iss.net/security_center/static/7492.php
- http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/209ExploitPatchVendor Advisory
FAQ
What is CVE-1999-1423?
CVE-1999-1423 is a vulnerability with a CVSS score of 2.1 (LOW). ping in Solaris 2.3 through 2.6 allows local users to cause a denial of service (crash) via a ping request to a multicast address through the loopback interface, e.g. via ping -i.
How severe is CVE-1999-1423?
CVE-1999-1423 has been rated LOW with a CVSS base score of 2.1/10. Review the CVSS metrics above for detailed severity breakdown.
Is there a patch for CVE-1999-1423?
Check the references section above for vendor advisories and patch information. Affected products include: Sun Solaris, Sun Sunos.