Linux/NetBSD traceroute -w denial of service

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Summaryinfo

A vulnerability identified as problematic has been detected in Linux and NetBSD. Affected by this issue is some unknown functionality of the component traceroute. This manipulation of the argument -w causes denial of service. This vulnerability is handled as CVE-2000-0314. Additionally, an exploit exists. You should upgrade the affected component.

Detailsinfo

A vulnerability has been found in Linux and NetBSD (Operating System) (affected version not known) and classified as problematic. Affected by this vulnerability is some unknown functionality of the component traceroute. The manipulation of the argument -w 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:

traceroute in NetBSD 1.3.3 and Linux systems allows local users to flood other systems by providing traceroute with a large waittime (-w) option, which is not parsed properly and sets the time delay for sending packets to zero.

The weakness was released 02/13/1999 by Alfonso De Gregorio as not defined posting (Bugtraq). The advisory is shared at marc.theaimsgroup.com. This vulnerability is known as CVE-2000-0314. The exploitation appears to be easy. The attack can be launched remotely. The exploitation doesn't need any form of authentication. Technical details and also a exploit are known.

After immediately, there has been an exploit disclosed. It is declared as proof-of-concept.

Upgrading eliminates this vulnerability.

The vulnerability is also documented in the databases at X-Force (6141) and OSVDB (7574†). Entry connected to this vulnerability is available at VDB-16502. 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: 4.8

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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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Status: Proof-of-Concept

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Countermeasuresinfo

Recommended: Upgrade
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Timelineinfo

02/13/1999 🔍
02/13/1999 +0 days 🔍
03/12/2001 +757 days 🔍
04/09/2004 +1123 days 🔍
07/03/2014 +3737 days 🔍
04/07/2019 +1739 days 🔍

Sourcesinfo

Advisory: marc.theaimsgroup.com
Researcher: Alfonso De Gregorio
Status: Not defined
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CVE: CVE-2000-0314 (🔍)
GCVE (CVE): GCVE-0-2000-0314
GCVE (VulDB): GCVE-100-16501
X-Force: 6141
OSVDB: 7574 - Multiple Vendor traceroute Large waittime DoS

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

Created: 07/03/2014 15:15
Updated: 04/07/2019 16:57
Changes: 07/03/2014 15:15 (55), 04/07/2019 16:57 (2)
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Cache ID: 216::103

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