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CVE-1999-1201

UnknownEPSS 13.90%

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CVE-1999-1201 is a vulnerability of currently unknown severity. Windows 95 and Windows 98 systems, when configured with multiple TCP/IP stacks bound to the same MAC address, allow remote attackers to cause a denial of service (traffic amplification) via a certain ICMP echo (ping) packet, which causes all stacks to send a ping response, aka TCP Chorusing.. EPSS estimates a 13.90% chance of exploitation in the next 30 days.

Description

Windows 95 and Windows 98 systems, when configured with multiple TCP/IP stacks bound to the same MAC address, allow remote attackers to cause a denial of service (traffic amplification) via a certain ICMP echo (ping) packet, which causes all stacks to send a ping response, aka TCP Chorusing.

Metrics

EPSS Probability
13.90%

96.1th percentile

Probability of exploitation in the next 30 days. Learn more

Affected Software

VendorProductVersionsUpdate
MicrosoftWindows 95All versions—
MicrosoftWindows 98All versionsGold

References

Timeline

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Last Modified
Status
Modified

Frequently Asked Questions

What is CVE-1999-1201?
Windows 95 and Windows 98 systems, when configured with multiple TCP/IP stacks bound to the same MAC address, allow remote attackers to cause a denial of service (traffic amplification) via a certain ICMP echo (ping) packet, which causes all stacks to send a ping response, aka TCP Chorusing.
How severe is CVE-1999-1201?
Severity scoring for CVE-1999-1201 is pending analysis. The EPSS model estimates a 13.90% probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
How do I fix CVE-1999-1201?
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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Source: NVD / NIST