CVE-1999-0986

MediumCVSS 5.0/10Last modified Jun 16, 2026

Description

The ping command in Linux 2.0.3x allows local users to cause a denial of service by sending large packets with the -R (record route) option.

Metrics

CVSS 2.0 5.0/10AV:N/AC:L/Au:N/C:N/I:N/A:P

Affected software

No affected versions have been published.

Timeline

Published
Dec 8, 1999
Last modified
Jun 16, 2026
NVD status
Modified

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CVE-1999-0986: Medium severity, CVSS 5.0 | Vulnix