CVE-1999-1341

Medium

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.

Package Linux Kernel
Published 1999-10-22
Last modified 2026-04-16
CVSS version 2.0
Patch available
Awaiting data

CVSS 2.0 score

4.6

out of 10
Medium
Attack Vector
Local
Attack Complexity
Low
Privileges Required
User Interaction
Scope
Confidentiality
Low
Integrity
Availability
Vector string
AV:L/AC:L/Au:N/C:P/I:P/A:P

References

The following references provide additional information about CVE-1999-1341 including vendor advisories, patch commits, exploit details, and third-party analysis. Links are sourced from the NIST NVD database.

Frequently asked questions

  • What is CVE-1999-1341?

    CVE-1999-1341 is a Medium severity Linux kernel vulnerability with a CVSS score of 4.6 out of 10 . CVE-1999-1341 has not been confirmed as actively exploited and is not listed in the CISA KEV catalog.

  • What is the CVSS score for CVE-1999-1341?

    CVE-1999-1341 has a CVSS score of 4.6 out of 10, rated Medium severity (CVSS 2.0). The vector string is AV:L/AC:L/Au:N/C:P/I:P/A:P .

  • Is there a patch available for CVE-1999-1341?

    No patch is currently available for CVE-1999-1341. Monitor the NIST NVD and your Linux distribution's security advisories for updates.

  • Is CVE-1999-1341 actively exploited?

    No — CVE-1999-1341 has not been confirmed as actively exploited. It is not listed in the CISA Known Exploited Vulnerabilities (KEV) catalog.