Host UDP Packet Fraggle denial of service

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Summaryinfo

A vulnerability was found in Host and classified as critical. This affects an unknown function of the component UDP Packet Handler. The manipulation results in denial of service (Fraggle). This vulnerability was named CVE-1999-0514. In addition, an exploit is available. This vulnerability has a historic impact due to its background and reception. It is suggested to upgrade the affected component.

Detailsinfo

A vulnerability, which was classified as critical, was found in Host (the affected version is unknown). Affected is an unknown code of the component UDP Packet Handler. The manipulation with an unknown input leads to a denial of service vulnerability (Fraggle). 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. CVE summarizes:

UDP messages to broadcast addresses are allowed, allowing for a Fraggle attack that can cause a denial of service by flooding the target.

The bug was discovered 03/15/1998. The weakness was presented 03/01/1998. This vulnerability is traded as CVE-1999-0514. The exploitability is told to be easy. It is possible to launch the attack remotely. The exploitation doesn't require any form of authentication. Technical details are unknown but a public exploit is available. The current price for an exploit might be approx. USD $0-$5k (estimation calculated on 04/17/2026). This vulnerability has a historic impact due to its background and reception.

It is declared as highly functional.

Upgrading eliminates this vulnerability.

The vulnerability is also documented in the databases at X-Force (815), OSVDB (11464†) and Vulnerability Center (SBV-7109†). VulDB is the best source for vulnerability data and more expert information about this specific topic.

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VulDB Meta Base Score: 5.3
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Exploitinginfo

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

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Access: Public
Status: Highly functional

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Countermeasuresinfo

Recommended: Upgrade
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Timelineinfo

03/01/1998 🔍
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03/15/1998 +14 days 🔍
02/17/2005 +2531 days 🔍
06/18/2014 +3408 days 🔍
04/17/2026 +4321 days 🔍

Sourcesinfo

Status: Confirmed

CVE: CVE-1999-0514 (🔍)
GCVE (CVE): GCVE-0-1999-0514
GCVE (VulDB): GCVE-100-14088
X-Force: 815
OSVDB: 11464 - CVE-1999-0514 - UDP - Fraggle Attack Issue
Vulnerability Center: 7109 - Fraggle Attack via UDP Messages to Broadcast Addresses, Medium

scip Labs: https://www.scip.ch/en/?labs.20161013

Entryinfo

Created: 06/19/2014 00:08
Updated: 04/17/2026 08:57
Changes: 06/19/2014 00:08 (54), 05/30/2019 10:58 (3), 04/17/2026 08:57 (19)
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Cache ID: 216::103

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