CVE-1999-0513

Digital Aix — NVD-CWE-Other

EPSS 0.25583
  • Published: 1998-01-05T05:00:00.000
  • Last modified: 2025-04-03T01:03:51.193
  • Vendors: Digital, Hp, IBM, Linux
  • Products: Aix, Hp Ux, Linux Kernel, Unix
  • CWE: NVD-CWE-Other

CVE-1999-0513 — ICMP messages to broadcast addresses are allowed, allowing for a Smurf attack that can cause a denial of service. [Weakness: NVD-CWE-Other]

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Risk snapshot

EPSS: n/a   |   KEV: not listed

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ICMP messages to broadcast addresses are allowed, allowing for a Smurf attack that can cause a denial of service.

🧠 Explainer: What this vulnerability means

Summary: The issue in Aix by Digital (CWE: unspecified) may enable attacks.

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
Digital Hp IBM Linux Aix Hp Ux Linux Kernel Unix

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