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CVE-1999-1408

LowPublished

Vulnerability in AIX 4.1.4 and HP-UX 10.01 and 9.05 allows local users to cause a denial of service (crash) by using a socket to connect to a port on the...

Published: Sep 12, 2001
Updated: Aug 1, 2024
Assigning CNA: mitre
Evidence observed: Mar 5, 1997

Primary CVSS

2.1/ 10Low

nvd · CVSS 2.0

AV:L/AC:L/Au:N/C:N/I:N/A:P

EPSS probability estimate

1.0%

Low · next 30 days

Percentile: 60.8%
Model date: Sep 21, 2026

EPSS is a statistical estimate, not a certainty or a measure of impact. Combine it with CVSS, KEV status, exposure and your environment.

Summary

Vulnerability in AIX 4.1.4 and HP-UX 10.01 and 9.05 allows local users to cause a denial of service (crash) by using a socket to connect to a port on the localhost, calling shutdown to clear the socket, then using the same socket to connect to a different port on localhost.

Sources

HP HP-UX 10.20 / IBM AIX 4.1.5 - 'connect()' Denial of ServiceExploit
Cahya Wirawan · hp-ux · Mar 5, 1997

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