Vulnerability Description
Bug in AMD K6 processor on Linux 2.0.x and 2.1.x kernels allows local users to cause a denial of service (crash) via a particular sequence of instructions, possibly related to accessing addresses outside of segments.
CVSS Score
7.2
HIGH
AV:L/AC:L/Au:N/C:C/I:C/A:C
Affected Products
| Vendor | Product | Versions |
|---|---|---|
| Linux | Linux Kernel | >= 2.0.0, <= 2.0.39 |
References
- http://uwsg.iu.edu/hypermail/linux/kernel/9805.3/0855.htmlBroken LinkThird Party Advisory
- http://www.cs.helsinki.fi/linux/linux-kernel/Year-1998/1998-25/0816.htmlBroken LinkThird Party Advisory
- http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/105Third Party AdvisoryVDB Entry
- http://uwsg.iu.edu/hypermail/linux/kernel/9805.3/0855.htmlBroken LinkThird Party Advisory
- http://www.cs.helsinki.fi/linux/linux-kernel/Year-1998/1998-25/0816.htmlBroken LinkThird Party Advisory
- http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/105Third Party AdvisoryVDB Entry
FAQ
What is CVE-1999-1442?
CVE-1999-1442 is a vulnerability with a CVSS score of 7.2 (HIGH). Bug in AMD K6 processor on Linux 2.0.x and 2.1.x kernels allows local users to cause a denial of service (crash) via a particular sequence of instructions, possibly related to accessing addresses outs...
How severe is CVE-1999-1442?
CVE-1999-1442 has been rated HIGH with a CVSS base score of 7.2/10. Review the CVSS metrics above for detailed severity breakdown.
Is there a patch for CVE-1999-1442?
Check the references section above for vendor advisories and patch information. Affected products include: Linux Linux Kernel.