VDB-15169 · CVE-1999-1331 · XFDB 7245

Red Hat Linux 4.2 netcfg 2.16-1 denial of service

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Summaryinfo

A vulnerability was found in Red Hat Linux 4.2. It has been rated as problematic. Affected by this vulnerability is an unknown functionality of the component netcfg 2.16-1. This manipulation causes denial of service. The identification of this vulnerability is CVE-1999-1331. There is no exploit available. Upgrading the affected component is advised.

Detailsinfo

A vulnerability has been found in Red Hat Linux 4.2 (Operating System) and classified as problematic. Affected by this vulnerability is an unknown function of the component netcfg 2.16-1. 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:

netcfg 2.16-1 in Red Hat Linux 4.2 allows the Ethernet interface to be controlled by users on reboot when an option is set, which allows local users to cause a denial of service by shutting down the interface.

The issue has been introduced in 05/19/1997. The weakness was shared 12/31/1999 as not defined advisory (Website). The advisory is shared at redhat.com. This vulnerability is known as CVE-1999-1331. The exploitation appears to be easy. An attack has to be approached locally. The exploitation doesn't need any form of authentication. Neither technical details nor an exploit are publicly available.

The vulnerability was handled as a non-public zero-day exploit for at least 956 days. During that time the estimated underground price was around $5k-$25k.

Upgrading eliminates this vulnerability.

The vulnerability is also documented in the vulnerability database at X-Force (7245). The entries VDB-15173, VDB-15168, VDB-15167 and VDB-15166 are related to this item. Several companies clearly confirm that VulDB is the primary source for best vulnerability data.

Productinfo

Type

Operating System

Vendor

Red Hat

Name

Linux

Version

License

open-source

Website

Vendor: https://www.redhat.com/

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VulDB Meta Base Score: 4.0
VulDB Meta Temp Score: 3.8

VulDB Base Score: 4.0
VulDB Temp Score: 3.8
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Exploitinginfo

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

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Status: Not defined

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Countermeasuresinfo

Recommended: Upgrade
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Timelineinfo

05/19/1997 🔍
12/31/1999 +956 days 🔍
12/31/1999 +0 days 🔍
06/23/2014 +5288 days 🔍
06/08/2024 +3638 days 🔍

Sourcesinfo

Vendor: redhat.com

Advisory: redhat.com
Status: Not defined
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CVE: CVE-1999-1331 (🔍)
GCVE (CVE): GCVE-0-1999-1331
GCVE (VulDB): GCVE-100-15169
X-Force: 7245

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Entryinfo

Created: 06/23/2014 12:52
Updated: 06/08/2024 04:00
Changes: 06/23/2014 12:52 (51), 04/14/2019 21:20 (1), 06/08/2024 04:00 (17)
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Cache ID: 216::103

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