CVE-1999-0426 Misconfiguration in n/a
Default permissions on /dev/kmem allow local attackers to perform IP spoofing, requiring a kernel update to secure the device file.
- Exploited in the wild
- Not known
- Login needed
- Not needed
- Attackable
- Over the internet
- Victim action needed
- Not needed
- Fix
- None listed
What is CVE-1999-0426?
CVE-1999-0426 is a critical vulnerability in Suse Suse Linux, published on 4 Feb 2000. An attacker can exploit it over the internet without logging in, with no action from the victim.
Official description
The default permissions of /dev/kmem in Linux versions before 2.0.36 allows IP spoofing.
Weakness: CWE-276
Which versions are affected by CVE-1999-0426?
It affects 1 product.
Products include Suse Suse Linux.
How do I fix CVE-1999-0426?
No fix has been published for CVE-1999-0426 yet. Limit exposure of the affected software until one is available.
Is CVE-1999-0426 being exploited?
It is not confirmed as exploited in the wild, but public exploit code for CVE-1999-0426 exists.
Public exploit code: 1 Exploit-DB entry.
Other vulnerabilities in Suse Suse Linux
- CVE-2007-0460 Memory corruption in n/a
- CVE-2005-2023 The send_pinentry_environment function in asshelp.c in gpg2 on SUSE Linux 9.3 does not properly handle certain options, which can prevent pi
- CVE-2004-2004 The Live CD in SUSE LINUX 9.1 Personal edition is configured without a password for root, which allows remote attackers to gain privileges via SSH.
- CVE-2000-1040 Denial of service in n/a
- CVE-2000-1044 Memory corruption in n/a
Sources
Also known as GHSA-vgr8-rhcx-42jv.