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.
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http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/870 |
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Status: PUBLISHED
Assigner: mitre
Published:
Updated: 2024-08-01T16:55:29.429Z
Reserved: 1999-12-14T00:00:00
Link: CVE-1999-0986

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Status : Deferred
Published: 1999-12-08T05:00:00.000
Modified: 2025-04-03T01:03:51.193
Link: CVE-1999-0986

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