vendor:
Multiple products
by:
Unknown
7.5
CVSS
HIGH
Denial of Service
400
CWE
Product Name: Multiple products
Affected Version From:
Affected Version To:
Patch Exists: YES
Related CWE: CVE-1999-0015
CPE:
Platforms Tested: Multiple platforms
1996
Ping of Death
The Ping of Death is a type of attack where an attacker sends an oversized ping packet to a target system. This oversized packet can cause the target system to crash or become unresponsive, leading to a denial of service condition. The specific command mentioned in the text is an example of how the Ping of Death can be executed.
Mitigation:
To mitigate the Ping of Death vulnerability, system administrators can implement packet filtering or firewall rules to block oversized ICMP packets. Additionally, keeping systems up to date with the latest patches and updates can help prevent this vulnerability.
