CVE-1999-0426
9.8 · CRITICALThe default permissions of /dev/kmem in Linux versions before 2.0.36 allows IP spoofing.
Overview
CVE-1999-0426 is a critical-severity vulnerability affecting suse suse_linux. It was published on March 1, 1999 and has a CVSS 3.1 base score of 9.8 (CRITICAL).
This vulnerability has a CVSS 3.1 base score of 9.8, rated CRITICAL. It can be exploited remotely over the network. No authentication or special privileges are required for exploitation.
Technical description
The default permissions of /dev/kmem in Linux versions before 2.0.36 allows IP spoofing.
Remediation
Check the references section for vendor advisories and patches from suse. Update suse_linux to the latest patched version. If immediate patching is not possible, review the CVSS vector to understand the attack surface and apply compensating controls such as network segmentation or access restrictions.
Affected products
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Frequently asked questions
What is CVE-1999-0426?
CVE-1999-0426 is a critical-severity vulnerability affecting suse suse_linux. It was published on March 1, 1999 and has a CVSS 3.1 base score of 9.8 (CRITICAL).
How severe is CVE-1999-0426?
This vulnerability has a CVSS 3.1 base score of 9.8, rated CRITICAL. It can be exploited remotely over the network. No authentication or special privileges are required for exploitation.
How do I fix or remediate CVE-1999-0426?
Check the references section for vendor advisories and patches from suse. Update suse_linux to the latest patched version. If immediate patching is not possible, review the CVSS vector to understand the attack surface and apply compensating controls such as network segmentation or access restrictions.
How can CyberStrike help with CVE-1999-0426?
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