CVE-1999-0400

Linux Kernel 2.2.0 - Denial of Service via ldd Command on Core File

Title source: llm
STIX 2.1

Exploitation Summary

EIP tracks 1 public exploit for CVE-1999-0400. PoCs published by Dan Burcaw.

AI-analyzed exploit summary This exploit leverages a kernel bug in Linux 2.2.0 where an invalid ELF core layout and munmap operation can cause a local denial-of-service (reboot) when executed by an unprivileged user.

Description

Denial of service in Linux 2.2.0 running the ldd command on a core file.

Exploits (1)

exploitdb WORKING POC VERIFIED
by Dan Burcaw · textdoslinux
https://www.exploit-db.com/exploits/19272

This exploit leverages a kernel bug in Linux 2.2.0 where an invalid ELF core layout and munmap operation can cause a local denial-of-service (reboot) when executed by an unprivileged user.

Classification
Working Poc 90%
Attack Type
Dos
Complexity
Trivial
Reliability
Reliable
Target: Linux kernel 2.2.0
No auth needed
Prerequisites: Local access to a Linux 2.2.0 system · A core file
devstral-2 · analyzed Feb 16, 2026 Full analysis →

References (1)

Core 1
Core References
Vendor Advisory vdb-entry x_refsource_bid
http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/344

Scores

EPSS 0.0102
EPSS Percentile 59.1%

Details

Status published
Products (1)
linux/linux_kernel 2.2.0
Published Jan 26, 1999
Tracked Since Feb 18, 2026