CVE-1999-1331

Low

Published: 31/12/1999(UTC)Updated: 16/06/2026(UTC)Translated: 18/06/2026(UTC)NVD NIST

Exploitation Probability (EPSS)

Low risk

0.33%

24th percentile — higher than 24% of all known CVEs

Summary

netcfg 2.16-1 in Red Hat Linux 4.2 allows users to control the Ethernet interface on reboot when an option is set, enabling local users to cause a denial of service by shutting down the interface.

Risk Assessment

Local users can exploit this vulnerability to disrupt system operations, leading to denial of service for other users.

Recommendation

It is recommended to restrict access to options controlling the Ethernet interface and to monitor user permissions in the system.

Original NVD description (English source)

netcfg 2.16-1 in Red Hat Linux 4.2 allows the Ethernet interface to be controlled by users on reboot when an option is set, which allows local users to cause a denial of service by shutting down the interface.