Denial of Service Vulnerability in SuSE Linux's in.identd Component
CVE-1999-0746

Currently unrated

Key Information:

Vendor

Suse
Status
Suse Linux
Slackware Linux
Vendor
CVE Published:
16 August 1999

What is CVE-1999-0746?

A default configuration of the in.identd service in SuSE Linux is susceptible to a denial of service attack due to an excessive wait time of 120 seconds between requests. This vulnerability allows a remote attacker to exploit the service by overwhelming it, leading to potential downtime and service disruption. Organizations using vulnerable versions should consider implementing mitigations to prevent exploitation.

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References

http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/587
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EPSS Score

6% chance of being exploited in the next 30 days.

Timeline

  • Vulnerability Reserved

  • Vulnerability published

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