VDB-13807 · CVE-1999-0217 · XFDB 143

Sun SunOS up to 4.1psr A UDP Packet denial of service

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Summaryinfo

A vulnerability has been found in Sun SunOS up to 4.1psr A and classified as problematic. This affects an unknown part of the component UDP Packet Handler. This manipulation causes denial of service. This vulnerability is tracked as CVE-1999-0217. No exploit exists. The affected component should be upgraded.

Detailsinfo

A vulnerability classified as critical was found in Sun SunOS up to 4.1psr A (Operating System). Affected by this vulnerability is an unknown part of the component UDP Packet Handler. The manipulation with an unknown input leads to a denial of service vulnerability. The CWE definition for the vulnerability is CWE-404. The product does not release or incorrectly releases a resource before it is made available for re-use. As an impact it is known to affect availability. The summary by CVE is:

malicious option settings in udp packets could force a reboot in sunos 4.1.3 systems.

The weakness was disclosed 01/01/1997. This vulnerability is known as CVE-1999-0217. The exploitation appears to be easy. The attack can be launched remotely. The exploitation doesn't need any form of authentication. The technical details are unknown and an exploit is not publicly available.

Upgrading eliminates this vulnerability.

The vulnerability is also documented in the databases at X-Force (143) and Vulnerability Center (SBV-664†). Be aware that VulDB is the high quality source for vulnerability data.

Productinfo

Type

Operating System

Vendor

Name

SunOS

Version

License

commercial

Support

end of life (old version)

Website

Vendor: https://www.oracle.com/sun/

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CPE 2.2info

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VulDB Meta Base Score: 7.5
VulDB Meta Temp Score: 7.2

VulDB Base Score: 7.5
VulDB Temp Score: 7.2
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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

01/01/1997 🔍
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01/19/2003 +2209 days 🔍
06/17/2014 +4167 days 🔍
04/16/2026 +4321 days 🔍

Sourcesinfo

Vendor: oracle.com

Status: Confirmed

CVE: CVE-1999-0217 (🔍)
GCVE (CVE): GCVE-0-1999-0217
GCVE (VulDB): GCVE-100-13807
X-Force: 143
Vulnerability Center: 664 - CVE Id, High

Entryinfo

Created: 06/17/2014 22:59
Updated: 04/16/2026 12:37
Changes: 06/17/2014 22:59 (37), 05/08/2019 07:44 (17), 04/16/2026 12:37 (18)
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