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CVE-1999-1423

LowPublished

ping in Solaris 2.3 through 2.6 allows local users to cause a denial of service (crash) via a ping request to a multicast address through the loopback...

Published: Mar 9, 2002
Updated: Aug 1, 2024
Assigning CNA: mitre
Evidence observed: Jun 15, 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

0.9%

Low · next 30 days

Percentile: 58.0%
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

ping in Solaris 2.3 through 2.6 allows local users to cause a denial of service (crash) via a ping request to a multicast address through the loopback interface, e.g. via ping -i.

Sources

Solaris 2.5.1 - 'Ping' System Panic (Denial of Service)Exploit
Adam Caldwell · solaris · Jun 15, 1997

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