CVE-1999-1341 describes a vulnerability in the Linux kernel, specifically versions prior to 2.3.18 or 2.2.13pre15, when configured with SLIP and PPP options. This flaw allows local, unprivileged users to forge IP packets by manipulating the TIOCSETD option on tty devices. Rated as Medium severity (CVSS 4.6), it carries a low attack complexity and could lead to partial confidentiality, integrity, and availability impacts. There is no evidence of active exploitation, public exploit code (Metasploit, Nuclei, ExploitDB), or significant community discussion or media coverage surrounding this very old vulnerability.
| Vendor | Product | Version(s) | CPE |
|---|---|---|---|
>= 2.2.0, <= 2.2.13CPE matchmatch criteria | cpe:2.3:o:linux:linux_kernel:*:*:*:*:*:*:*:* | ||
>= 2.3.0, < 2.3.18CPE matchmatch criteria | cpe:2.3:o:linux:linux_kernel:*:*:*:*:*:*:*:* |
CVSS version used by this source: 2.0
AV:L/AC:L/Au:N/C:P/I:P/A:P
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Remediation records are not available for this CVE.