Linux Kernel 2.0/2.2.0 TCP Port denial of service

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Summaryinfo

A vulnerability was found in Linux Kernel 2.0/2.2.0. It has been rated as problematic. Affected by this issue is some unknown functionality of the component TCP Port Handler. This manipulation causes denial of service. This vulnerability is registered as CVE-1999-0451. Furthermore, an exploit is available. Upgrading the affected component is advised.

Detailsinfo

A vulnerability classified as problematic was found in Linux Kernel 2.0/2.2.0 (Operating System). Affected by this vulnerability is an unknown function of the component TCP Port 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:

Denial of service in Linux 2.0.36 allows local users to prevent any server from listening on any non-privileged port.

The weakness was published 01/19/1999 by FIRST as not defined posting (Bugtraq). It is possible to read the advisory at securityfocus.com. This vulnerability is known as CVE-1999-0451. The exploitation appears to be easy. Attacking locally is a requirement. The exploitation doesn't need any form of authentication. Technical details are unknown but a public exploit is available.

It is possible to download the exploit at exploit-db.com. It is declared as proof-of-concept.

Upgrading eliminates this vulnerability.

The vulnerability is also documented in the databases at Exploit-DB (19271) and SecurityFocus (BID 343†). 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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Access: Public
Status: Proof-of-Concept
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Recommended: Upgrade
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Timelineinfo

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06/20/2014 +5631 days 🔍
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Sourcesinfo

Vendor: kernel.org

Advisory: securityfocus.com⛔
Researcher: FIRST
Status: Not defined

CVE: CVE-1999-0451 (🔍)
GCVE (CVE): GCVE-0-1999-0451
GCVE (VulDB): GCVE-100-14455
SecurityFocus: 343 - Linux TCP Port DoS Vulnerability

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

Entryinfo

Created: 06/20/2014 13:06
Updated: 09/10/2024 13:38
Changes: 06/20/2014 13:06 (46), 05/20/2018 11:13 (7), 09/10/2024 13:38 (25)
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Cache ID: 216::103

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