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CVE-1999-0986
MEDIUM
CVSS: 5.0
Published: 1999-12-08
Modified: 2026-06-16
Description
The ping command in Linux 2.0.3x allows local users to cause a denial of service by sending large packets with the -R (record route) option.
Affected Platforms
Debian Debian LinuxLinux Linux KernelRedhat Linux
Weakness Type
NVD-CWE-Other