Summary
generated automatically from NVD dataThe Linux kernel, in versions before 2.3.18 or 2.2.13pre15 and built with the SLIP and PPP options, contains a flaw in how the TIOCSETD option is handled on tty devices. A local user without privileges can exploit it to forge IP packets. The issue is rated MEDIUM, with a CVSS v2.0 score of 4.6 and a local attack vector.
NVD description
Linux kernel before 2.3.18 or 2.2.13pre15, with SLIP and PPP options, allows local unprivileged users to forge IP packets via the TIOCSETD option on tty devices.
EPSS · FIRST.org
0.40%probability of exploitation in the next 30 days
Higher than 34% of scored CVEs
EPSS (Exploit Prediction Scoring System) estimates, from observed exploitation activity, how likely a CVE is to be exploited in the next 30 days. It complements CVSS, which measures severity, not likelihood. Score of 2026-10-30, recomputed daily by FIRST.org.
CVSS v2.0 Score
Information
- Published
- 22 oct. 1999
- Updated
- 16 juin 2026
- Status
- Modified
- Source
- cve@mitre.org
Affected products
Bounds published by NVD: "< 8.4.27" means 8.4.27 is no longer vulnerable. The fixed release to install is in the vendor advisory.
Weaknesses (CWE)
References (4)
- http://marc.info/?l=bugtraq&m=94061108411308&w=2Mailing ListThird Party Advisory
- https://exchange.xforce.ibmcloud.com/vulnerabilities/7858Third Party AdvisoryVDB Entry
- http://marc.info/?l=bugtraq&m=94061108411308&w=2Mailing ListThird Party Advisory
- https://exchange.xforce.ibmcloud.com/vulnerabilities/7858Third Party AdvisoryVDB Entry
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