CVE Catalog
CVE-1999-0431
MediumExploitation Probability (EPSS)
Very high risk6.58%
93th percentile - higher than 93% of all known CVEs
Summary
Linux kernel versions 2.2.3 and earlier allow a remote attacker to perform an IP fragmentation attack, leading to a denial of service.
Risk Assessment
An IP fragmentation attack can cause service unavailability, impacting the organization's operational continuity.
Recommendation
It is recommended to update the Linux kernel to a newer version to mitigate the risk associated with this vulnerability.
Original NVD description (English source)
Linux 2.2.3 and earlier allow a remote attacker to perform an IP fragmentation attack, causing a denial of service.