How severe is CVE-1999-0986?

CVE-1999-0986 has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 5.0, rated medium severity.

Is CVE-1999-0986 being actively exploited?

It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 4% (90th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

What products are affected by CVE-1999-0986?

CVE-1999-0986 primarily affects Debian Debian Linux. In total, 8 product configurations (CPEs) are listed as vulnerable; see the affected-products list for the exact versions.

How do I fix CVE-1999-0986?

Review the linked vendor and NVD advisories for patched versions and mitigations, then upgrade or apply the recommended workaround.

When was CVE-1999-0986 published?

CVE-1999-0986 was published on 1999-12-08 and last updated on 2026-06-16.

CVE-1999-0986

CVE-1999-0986 is a medium-severity vulnerability in Debian Debian Linux with a CVSS 2.0 base score of 5.0. It is not currently listed as actively exploited by CISA, and its EPSS exploit-prediction score is low.

Key facts

Severity: Medium (CVSS 2.0 base score 5.0)
EPSS exploit prediction: 4% (90th percentile)
Actively exploited: Not listed in CISA KEV
Affected product: Debian Debian Linux
Published: 1999-12-08
Last 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.

Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-1999-0986?: 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.
How severe is CVE-1999-0986?: CVE-1999-0986 has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 5.0, rated medium severity.
Is CVE-1999-0986 being actively exploited?: It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 4% (90th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
What products are affected by CVE-1999-0986?: CVE-1999-0986 primarily affects Debian Debian Linux. In total, 8 product configurations (CPEs) are listed as vulnerable; see the affected-products list for the exact versions.
How do I fix CVE-1999-0986?: Review the linked vendor and NVD advisories for patched versions and mitigations, then upgrade or apply the recommended workaround.
When was CVE-1999-0986 published?: CVE-1999-0986 was published on 1999-12-08 and last updated on 2026-06-16.

References

http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/870

Affected products (8)

cpe:2.3:o:debian:debian_linux:2.1:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:o:linux:linux_kernel:2.0:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:o:linux:linux_kernel:2.0.34:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:o:linux:linux_kernel:2.0.35:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:o:linux:linux_kernel:2.0.36:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:o:linux:linux_kernel:2.0.37:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:o:linux:linux_kernel:2.0.38:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:o:redhat:linux:5.2:*:i386:*:*:*:*:*

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