UDP Service Flooding Vulnerability in Various Networked Devices by Multiple Vendors
CVE-1999-0103

Currently unrated

Key Information:

Vendor: Multiple Vendors
Status: Networked Devices
Vendor: CVE Published:; 8 February 1996

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What is CVE-1999-0103?

This vulnerability allows attackers to exploit Echo and Chargen UDP services, enabling them to flood target servers with excessive data. This tactic, known as UDP bombing or UDP packet storm, can overwhelm a networked device, causing performance degradation or denial of service. Organizations must implement protective measures to mitigate the risks associated with this type of network service attack.

References

https://ics-cert.us-cert.gov/advisories/ICSMA-18-233-01

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EPSS Score

48% chance of being exploited in the next 30 days.

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Timeline

Vulnerability Reserved
Jun 7, 1999
Vulnerability published
Feb 8, 1996

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