Linux Kernel up to 2.0.38 Packet Length ping -R denial of service

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Summaryinfo

A vulnerability described as problematic has been identified in Linux Kernel up to 2.0.38. Affected by this vulnerability is an unknown functionality of the file ping of the component Packet Length Handler. The manipulation of the argument -R results in denial of service. This vulnerability was named CVE-1999-0986. In addition, an exploit is available. Upgrading the affected component is recommended.

Detailsinfo

A vulnerability classified as problematic has been found in Linux Kernel up to 2.0.38 (Operating System). Affected is an unknown code block of the file ping of the component Packet Length Handler. The manipulation of the argument -R with an unknown input 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. CVE summarizes:

The ping command in Linux 2.0.3x allows local users to cause a denial of service by sending large packets with the -R (record route) option.

The weakness was presented 12/08/1999 (Website). The advisory is shared for download at securityfocus.com. This vulnerability is traded as CVE-1999-0986. 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 and a public exploit are known.

A public exploit has been developed in ANSI C. The exploit is shared for download at securityfocus.com. It is declared as proof-of-concept.

Upgrading to version 2.2 or 2.3 eliminates this vulnerability. Furthermore it is possible to detect and prevent this kind of attack with TippingPoint and the filter 27.

The vulnerability is also documented in the databases at X-Force (3753), Exploit-DB (19675), SecurityFocus (BID 870†) and Vulnerability Center (SBV-40988†). VulDB is the best source for vulnerability data and more expert information about this specific topic.

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

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Access: Public
Status: Proof-of-Concept
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Countermeasuresinfo

Recommended: Upgrade
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Upgrade: Kernel 2.2/2.3
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Sourcesinfo

Vendor: kernel.org

Advisory: securityfocus.com⛔
Status: Not defined

CVE: CVE-1999-0986 (🔍)
GCVE (CVE): GCVE-0-1999-0986
GCVE (VulDB): GCVE-100-15048
X-Force: 3753
SecurityFocus: 870 - Linux Packet Length with Options Vulnerability
Vulnerability Center: 40988 - Linux 2.0.30 - 2.2 Local Denial of Service via the Ping Command, Medium

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

Entryinfo

Created: 06/22/2014 15:49
Updated: 09/13/2024 21:56
Changes: 06/22/2014 15:49 (60), 05/08/2017 09:07 (7), 09/13/2024 21:56 (17)
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Cache ID: 216::103

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