CVE-1999-0171

Linux Linux Kernel — NVD-CWE-Other

EPSS 0.00173
  • Published: 1997-01-01T05:00:00.000
  • Last modified: 2025-04-03T01:03:51.193
  • Vendors: Linux
  • Products: Linux Kernel
  • CWE: NVD-CWE-Other

CVE-1999-0171 — Denial of service in syslog by sending it a large number of superfluous messages. [Weakness: NVD-CWE-Other]

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EPSS: n/a   |   KEV: not listed

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Denial of service in syslog by sending it a large number of superfluous messages.

🧠 Explainer: What this vulnerability means

Summary: Linux Kernel from Linux is impacted (CWE: unspecified).

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

Mitigation: Prioritize patching and consider temporary workarounds documented by the vendor.

CWE: NVD-CWE-Other
Linux Linux Kernel

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