VDB-14805 · CVE-1999-0939 · BID 605

Debian Linux 2.1/2.2 epic/epic4 Client Long String denial of service

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Summaryinfo

A vulnerability was found in Debian Linux 2.1/2.2. It has been rated as problematic. Affected is an unknown function of the component epic/epic4 Client. Performing a manipulation as part of Long String results in denial of service. This vulnerability is known as CVE-1999-0939. No exploit is available. Upgrading the affected component is advised.

Detailsinfo

A vulnerability classified as problematic has been found in Debian Linux 2.1/2.2 (Operating System). This affects an unknown function of the component epic/epic4 Client. The manipulation as part of a Long String leads to a denial of service vulnerability. 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. The summary by CVE is:

Denial of service in Debian IRC Epic/epic4 client via a long string.

The weakness was published 08/26/1999 by FIRST with Debian (Website). The advisory is shared at securityfocus.com. This vulnerability is uniquely identified as CVE-1999-0939. The exploitability is told to be easy. It is possible to initiate the attack remotely. No form of authentication is needed for exploitation. Neither technical details nor an exploit are publicly available.

Upgrading eliminates this vulnerability.

The vulnerability is also documented in the vulnerability database at SecurityFocus (BID 605†). If you want to get the best quality for vulnerability data then you always have to consider VulDB.

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VulDB Meta Temp Score: 5.1

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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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Countermeasuresinfo

Recommended: Upgrade
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Timelineinfo

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Sourcesinfo

Vendor: debian.org

Advisory: securityfocus.com⛔
Researcher: FIRST
Organization: Debian
Status: Confirmed

CVE: CVE-1999-0939 (🔍)
GCVE (CVE): GCVE-0-1999-0939
GCVE (VulDB): GCVE-100-14805
SecurityFocus: 605 - IrcII "Epic" Denial of Service Vulnerability

Entryinfo

Created: 06/21/2014 21:43
Updated: 04/19/2026 11:23
Changes: 06/21/2014 21:43 (47), 05/21/2018 10:10 (7), 04/19/2026 11:23 (18)
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Cache ID: 216::103

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