CVE-1999-0426

9.8 CRITICAL
Published: March 01, 1999 Modified: April 16, 2026
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Description

The default permissions of /dev/kmem in Linux versions before 2.0.36 allows IP spoofing.

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CVSS v3.x Details

0.0 Low Medium High Critical 10.0
Vector String
CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:N/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:H

References to Advisories, Solutions, and Tools

Patch Vendor Advisory Exploit Third Party Advisory
https://exchange.xforce.ibmcloud.com/vulnerabilities/CVE-1999-0426
Source: cve@mitre.org
Third Party Advisory VDB Entry
https://exchange.xforce.ibmcloud.com/vulnerabilities/CVE-1999-0426
Source: af854a3a-2127-422b-91ae-364da2661108
Third Party Advisory VDB Entry

2 reference(s) from NVD

Quick Stats

CVSS v3 Score
9.8 / 10.0
EPSS (Exploit Probability)
4.2%
89th percentile
Exploitation Status
Not in CISA KEV

Weaknesses (CWE)

CWE-276

Affected Vendors

suse

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