CVE Catalog
CVE-1999-0514
MediumExploitation Probability (EPSS)
Elevated risk1.61%
73th percentile - higher than 73% of all known CVEs
Summary
UDP messages to broadcast addresses are allowed, enabling a Fraggle attack that can cause a denial of service by flooding the target.
Risk Assessment
A Fraggle attack can lead to significant disruptions in service availability, impacting organizational operations.
Recommendation
It is recommended to block UDP traffic to broadcast addresses on firewalls to minimize the risk of attack.
Original NVD description (English source)
UDP messages to broadcast addresses are allowed, allowing for a Fraggle attack that can cause a denial of service by flooding the target.