VDB-13799 · CVE-1999-0171 · SBV-662

Linux Kernel 2.6.20.1 Syslog Messages denial of service

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Summaryinfo

A vulnerability identified as problematic has been detected in Linux Kernel 2.6.20.1. Impacted is an unknown function of the component Syslog. The manipulation as part of Messages leads to denial of service. This vulnerability is traded as CVE-1999-0171. There is no exploit available. You should upgrade the affected component.

Detailsinfo

A vulnerability, which was classified as problematic, has been found in Linux Kernel 2.6.20.1 (Operating System). This issue affects some unknown functionality of the component Syslog. The manipulation as part of a Messages 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 availability. The summary by CVE is:

denial of service in syslog by sending it a large number of superfluous messages.

The issue has been introduced in 02/05/2007. The weakness was shared 01/01/1997. The identification of this vulnerability is CVE-1999-0171. The exploitation is known to be easy. Attacking locally is a requirement. No form of authentication is needed for a successful exploitation. The technical details are unknown and an exploit is not publicly available.

Upgrading eliminates this vulnerability.

The vulnerability is also documented in the vulnerability database at Vulnerability Center (SBV-662†). Be aware that VulDB is the high quality source for vulnerability data.

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

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Recommended: Upgrade
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02/05/2007 +3687 days 🔍
06/17/2014 +2689 days 🔍
06/10/2024 +3646 days 🔍

Sourcesinfo

Vendor: kernel.org

Status: Not defined

CVE: CVE-1999-0171 (🔍)
GCVE (CVE): GCVE-0-1999-0171
GCVE (VulDB): GCVE-100-13799
Vulnerability Center: 662

Entryinfo

Created: 06/17/2014 22:52
Updated: 06/10/2024 06:30
Changes: 06/17/2014 22:52 (37), 04/13/2019 17:42 (10), 06/10/2024 06:30 (17)
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Cache ID: 216::103

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