CVE-1999-0986

Debian Debian Linux — NVD-CWE-Other

EPSS 0.02358
  • Published: 1999-12-08T05:00:00.000
  • Last modified: 2025-04-03T01:03:51.193
  • Vendors: Debian, Linux, Redhat
  • Products: Debian Linux, Linux, Linux Kernel
  • CWE: NVD-CWE-Other

CVE-1999-0986 — The ping command in Linux 2.0.3x allows local users to cause a denial of service by sending large packets with the -R (record route) option. [Weakness: NVD-CWE-Other]

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EPSS: n/a   |   KEV: not listed

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The ping command in Linux 2.0.3x allows local users to cause a denial of service by sending large packets with the -R (record route) option.

🧠 Explainer: What this vulnerability means

Summary: A flaw in Debian Linux from Debian (CWE: unspecified) can be exploited.

Impact: It may allow privilege escalation, data exposure, or service interruption.

Mitigation: Upgrade immediately to the remediated release and follow vendor hardening guidance.

CWE: NVD-CWE-Other
Debian Linux Redhat Debian Linux Linux Linux Kernel

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