CVE Catalog
CVE-2000-0095
MediumExploitation Probability (EPSS)
High risk2.30%
81th percentile - higher than 81% of all known CVEs
Summary
The PMTU discovery procedure used by HP-UX 10.30 and 11.00 generates large amounts of traffic in response to small packets, allowing remote attackers to cause the system to be used as a packet amplifier.
Risk Assessment
Attackers can exploit this vulnerability to increase network load, potentially leading to service degradation and disruptions in system operation.
Recommendation
It is recommended to update the system to the latest version and monitor network traffic for unusual patterns.
Original NVD description (English source)
The PMTU discovery procedure used by HP-UX 10.30 and 11.00 for determining the optimum MTU generates large amounts of traffic in response to small packets, allowing remote attackers to cause the system to be used as a packet amplifier.