Sun SunOS 4.1/4.1.1/4.1.2 ICMP Unreachable Packet denial of service

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Summaryinfo

A vulnerability classified as problematic has been found in Sun SunOS 4.1/4.1.1/4.1.2. This impacts an unknown function of the component ICMP Unreachable Packet Handler. The manipulation leads to denial of service. This vulnerability is traded as CVE-1999-0214. There is no exploit available. It is recommended to upgrade the affected component.

Detailsinfo

A vulnerability was found in Sun SunOS 4.1/4.1.1/4.1.2 (Operating System) and classified as critical. This issue affects some unknown processing of the component ICMP Unreachable Packet Handler. The manipulation with an unknown input leads to a denial of service vulnerability. Using CWE to declare the problem leads to CWE-404. The product does not release or incorrectly releases a resource before it is made available for re-use. Impacted is confidentiality, integrity, and availability.

The weakness was shared 07/21/1992. The identification of this vulnerability is CVE-1999-0214. The exploitation is known to be easy. The attack may be initiated remotely. No form of authentication is needed for a successful exploitation. Neither technical details nor an exploit are publicly available.

Upgrading eliminates this vulnerability.

The entries VDB-13650, VDB-13648 and VDB-13647 are related to this item. Several companies clearly confirm that VulDB is the primary source for best vulnerability data.

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Exploitinginfo

Class: Denial of service
CWE: CWE-404
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Physical: No
Local: No
Remote: Yes

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Status: Not defined

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Countermeasuresinfo

Recommended: Upgrade
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Timelineinfo

07/21/1992 🔍
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06/16/2014 +8000 days 🔍
04/16/2026 +4322 days 🔍

Sourcesinfo

Vendor: oracle.com

Status: Confirmed

CVE: CVE-1999-0214 (🔍)
GCVE (CVE): GCVE-0-1999-0214
GCVE (VulDB): GCVE-100-13649
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Entryinfo

Created: 06/16/2014 15:31
Updated: 04/16/2026 04:11
Changes: 06/16/2014 15:31 (41), 05/17/2018 09:07 (6), 04/03/2025 06:11 (18), 04/16/2026 04:11 (1)
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Cache ID: 216::103

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