CVE-1999-0986

Linux Kernel 2.0.3x - Denial of Service via Large Packets with Record Route Option

Title source: llm
STIX 2.1

Exploitation Summary

EIP tracks 1 public exploit for CVE-1999-0986. PoCs published by Andrea Arcangeli.

AI-analyzed exploit summary This exploit targets a vulnerability in Linux kernel versions 2.0.34-2.0.38 where IP packet options are not properly validated for length, leading to memory corruption. The PoC sends a UDP packet with an oversized payload and IP options to trigger the vulnerability.

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.

Exploits (1)

exploitdb WORKING POC VERIFIED
by Andrea Arcangeli · cdoslinux
https://www.exploit-db.com/exploits/19675

This exploit targets a vulnerability in Linux kernel versions 2.0.34-2.0.38 where IP packet options are not properly validated for length, leading to memory corruption. The PoC sends a UDP packet with an oversized payload and IP options to trigger the vulnerability.

Classification
Working Poc 90%
Attack Type
Dos
Complexity
Trivial
Reliability
Reliable
Target: Linux kernel 2.0.34-2.0.38
No auth needed
Prerequisites: Local access to the system · Ability to create raw sockets
devstral-2 · analyzed Feb 16, 2026 Full analysis →

References (1)

Core 1
Core References
Third Party Advisory, VDB Entry vdb-entry x_refsource_bid
http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/870

Scores

EPSS 0.0426
EPSS Percentile 89.8%

Details

Status published
Products (8)
debian/debian_linux 2.1
linux/linux_kernel 2.0
linux/linux_kernel 2.0.34
linux/linux_kernel 2.0.35
linux/linux_kernel 2.0.36
linux/linux_kernel 2.0.37
linux/linux_kernel 2.0.38
redhat/linux 5.2
Published Dec 08, 1999
Tracked Since Feb 18, 2026