Exploitation Summary
EIP tracks 1 public exploit for CVE-1999-0103.
Includes Metasploit module auxiliary/scanner/chargen/chargen_probe.
AI-analyzed exploit summary This Metasploit module scans for the Chargen service (UDP port 19) and checks if it responds with expected character sequences. It can also be used to spoof requests for DRDoS testing.
Description
Echo and chargen, or other combinations of UDP services, can be used in tandem to flood the server, a.k.a. UDP bomb or UDP packet storm.
Exploits (1)
metasploit
SCANNER
rubypoc
https://github.com/rapid7/metasploit-framework/blob/master/modules/auxiliary/scanner/chargen/chargen_probe.rb
This Metasploit module scans for the Chargen service (UDP port 19) and checks if it responds with expected character sequences. It can also be used to spoof requests for DRDoS testing.
Classification
Scanner 100%
Attack Type
Dos
Complexity
Trivial
Reliability
Reliable
Target:
Chargen service (RFC 864)
No auth needed
Prerequisites:
Network access to UDP port 19 · Chargen service running on target
MITRE ATT&CK
devstral-2 · analyzed Feb 16, 2026
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References (2)
Core 2
Core References
Various Sources x_refsource_misc
https://ics-cert.us-cert.gov/advisories/ICSMA-18-233-01
Third Party Advisory, VDB Entry
http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/80171
Scores
EPSS
0.1463
EPSS Percentile
96.2%
Details
Status
published
Published
Feb 08, 1996
Tracked Since
Feb 18, 2026