CVE-1999-0746
UnknownEPSS 5.29%
Last modified
CVE-1999-0746 is a vulnerability of currently unknown severity. A default configuration of in.identd in SuSE Linux waits 120 seconds between requests, allowing a remote attacker to conduct a denial of service.. EPSS estimates a 5.29% chance of exploitation in the next 30 days.
Description
A default configuration of in.identd in SuSE Linux waits 120 seconds between requests, allowing a remote attacker to conduct a denial of service.
Metrics
Affected Software
| Vendor | Product | Versions |
|---|---|---|
| Slackware | Slackware Linux | 3.2 |
| Slackware | Slackware Linux | 3.6 |
| Suse | Suse Linux | 4.4 |
| Suse | Suse Linux | 4.4.1 |
| Suse | Suse Linux | 5.0 |
| Suse | Suse Linux | 5.1 |
| Suse | Suse Linux | 5.2 |
| Suse | Suse Linux | 5.3 |
| Suse | Suse Linux | 6.0 |
| Suse | Suse Linux | 6.1 |
| Suse | Suse Linux | 6.2 |
References
Timeline
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- Last Modified
- Status
- Modified
Frequently Asked Questions
What is CVE-1999-0746?
A default configuration of in.identd in SuSE Linux waits 120 seconds between requests, allowing a remote attacker to conduct a denial of service.
How severe is CVE-1999-0746?
Severity scoring for CVE-1999-0746 is pending analysis. The EPSS model estimates a 5.29% probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
How do I fix CVE-1999-0746?
Check the vendor references and advisories linked above for patched versions and mitigation guidance. You can also run a Strix scan to test if your systems are affected.
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