Vulnerability Description
traceroute in NetBSD 1.3.3 and Linux systems allows local users to flood other systems by providing traceroute with a large waittime (-w) option, which is not parsed properly and sets the time delay for sending packets to zero.
CVSS Score
MEDIUM
Affected Products
| Vendor | Product | Versions |
|---|---|---|
| Debian | Debian Linux | 2.0.34 |
| Digital | Unix | 4.0 |
| Netbsd | Netbsd | <= 1.3.3 |
| Redhat | Linux | 2.0.34 |
| Slackware | Slackware Linux | 2.0.34 |
References
- ftp://ftp.NetBSD.ORG/pub/NetBSD/misc/security/advisories/NetBSD-SA1999-004.txt.aPatchVendor Advisory
- http://marc.info/?l=bugtraq&m=91893782027835&w=2
- http://www.osvdb.org/7574
- ftp://ftp.NetBSD.ORG/pub/NetBSD/misc/security/advisories/NetBSD-SA1999-004.txt.aPatchVendor Advisory
- http://marc.info/?l=bugtraq&m=91893782027835&w=2
- http://www.osvdb.org/7574
FAQ
What is CVE-2000-0314?
CVE-2000-0314 is a vulnerability with a CVSS score of 5.0 (MEDIUM). traceroute in NetBSD 1.3.3 and Linux systems allows local users to flood other systems by providing traceroute with a large waittime (-w) option, which is not parsed properly and sets the time delay f...
How severe is CVE-2000-0314?
CVE-2000-0314 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-2000-0314?
Check the references section above for vendor advisories and patch information. Affected products include: Debian Debian Linux, Digital Unix, Netbsd Netbsd, Redhat Linux, Slackware Slackware Linux.