Debian Linux 2.1/2.2 epic/epic4 Client Long String denial of service
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A vulnerability classified as problematic has been found in Debian Linux 2.1/2.2 (Operating System). This affects an unknown function of the component epic/epic4 Client. The manipulation as part of a Long String leads to a denial of service vulnerability. CWE is classifying the issue as CWE-404. The product does not release or incorrectly releases a resource before it is made available for re-use. This is going to have an impact on availability. The summary by CVE is:
Denial of service in Debian IRC Epic/epic4 client via a long string.
The weakness was published 08/26/1999 by FIRST with Debian (Website). The advisory is shared at securityfocus.com. This vulnerability is uniquely identified as CVE-1999-0939. The exploitability is told to be easy. It is possible to initiate the attack remotely. No form of authentication is needed for exploitation. Neither technical details nor an exploit are publicly available.
Upgrading eliminates this vulnerability.
Product
Type
Vendor
Name
Version
License
CPE 2.3
CPE 2.2
CVSSv4
VulDB CVSS-B Score: 🔍VulDB CVSS-BT Score: 🔍
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CVSSv3
VulDB Meta Base Score: 5.3VulDB Meta Temp Score: 5.1
VulDB Base Score: 5.3
VulDB Temp Score: 5.1
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CVSSv2
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Exploiting
Class: Denial of serviceCWE: CWE-404
ATT&CK: T1499
Local: No
Remote: Yes
Availability: 🔍
Status: Not defined
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Threat Intelligence
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Countermeasures
Recommended: UpgradeStatus: 🔍
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Timeline
08/26/1999 🔍08/26/1999 🔍
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06/21/2014 🔍
05/21/2018 🔍
Sources
Vendor: debian.orgAdvisory: securityfocus.com⛔
Researcher: FIRST
Organization: Debian
Status: Not defined
CVE: CVE-1999-0939 (🔍)
SecurityFocus: 605 - IrcII "Epic" Denial of Service Vulnerability
Entry
Created: 06/21/2014 21:43Updated: 05/21/2018 10:10
Changes: 06/21/2014 21:43 (47), 05/21/2018 10:10 (7)
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