Denial of Service Vulnerability in Linux inetd Service
CVE-1999-0216

Currently unrated

Key Information:

Vendor

Gnu
Status
Inet
Vendor
CVE Published:
1 November 1997

What is CVE-1999-0216?

A vulnerability in the inetd service on Linux systems allows an attacker to cause a denial of service by sending a series of SYN and RST packets, which can disrupt normal operations and network connectivity. This could result in a significant impact on services relying on inetd, making it crucial for system administrators to evaluate their security measures and implement necessary protections against potential exploitation.

References

https://exchange.xforce.ibmcloud.com/vulnerabilities/CVE-...
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Timeline

  • Vulnerability Reserved

  • Vulnerability published

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