Linux Kernel 2.6.20.1 IP Fragmentation Nestea denial of service

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Summaryinfo

A vulnerability classified as problematic was found in Linux Kernel 2.6.20.1. The impacted element is an unknown function of the component IP Fragmentation Handler. Executing a manipulation can lead to denial of service (Nestea). This vulnerability appears as CVE-1999-0257. In addition, an exploit is available. This vulnerability has historical importance owing to its background and reception. Upgrading the affected component is advised.

Detailsinfo

A vulnerability has been found in Linux Kernel 2.6.20.1 (Operating System) and classified as problematic. This vulnerability affects an unknown function of the component IP Fragmentation Handler. The manipulation with an unknown input leads to a denial of service vulnerability (Nestea). 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. CVE summarizes:

nestea variation of teardrop ip fragmentation denial of service.

The issue has been introduced in 02/05/2007. The weakness was presented 04/01/1998. This vulnerability was named CVE-1999-0257. The attack can be initiated remotely. No form of authentication is required for a successful exploitation. Technical details are unknown but a public exploit is available. The structure of the vulnerability defines a possible price range of USD $0-$5k at the moment (estimation calculated on 04/17/2026). This vulnerability has a historic impact due to its background and reception.

It is declared as highly functional. The vulnerability scanner Nessus provides a plugin with the ID 10148 (TCP/IP Fragmentation DoS (nestea)), which helps to determine the existence of the flaw in a target environment. It is assigned to the family Denial of Service and running in the context r.

Upgrading eliminates this vulnerability.

The vulnerability is also documented in the databases at X-Force (897), Tenable (10148), SecurityFocus (BID 7219†) and Vulnerability Center (SBV-396†). If you want to get best quality of vulnerability data, you may have to visit VulDB.

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VulDB Meta Base Score: 5.3
VulDB Meta Temp Score: 5.1

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Exploitinginfo

Name: Nestea
Class: Denial of service / Nestea
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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Nessus ID: 10148
Nessus Name: TCP/IP Fragmentation DoS (nestea)
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Countermeasuresinfo

Recommended: Upgrade
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Timelineinfo

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06/22/1999 +447 days 🔍
12/17/2002 +1274 days 🔍
02/05/2007 +1511 days 🔍
06/18/2014 +2690 days 🔍
04/17/2026 +4321 days 🔍

Sourcesinfo

Vendor: kernel.org

Status: Confirmed

CVE: CVE-1999-0257 (🔍)
GCVE (CVE): GCVE-0-1999-0257
GCVE (VulDB): GCVE-100-14098
X-Force: 897
SecurityFocus: 7219
Vulnerability Center: 396 - CVE Id, High

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

Entryinfo

Created: 06/19/2014 00:19
Updated: 04/17/2026 10:04
Changes: 06/19/2014 00:19 (66), 05/06/2019 16:34 (1), 04/17/2026 10:04 (18)
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Cache ID: 216::103

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