OpenBSD ping(8) command contains a buffer overflow
| openbsd-ping-bo (1828) |  Medium Risk |
Description:
The ping command in OpenBSD is vulnerable to a buffer overflow in its handling of oversized ICMP packets. It isn't known whether this could lead to unauthorized access, but regardless, it is recommended that sites upgrade ping.
Platforms Affected:
- OpenBSD, OpenBSD 2.4
Remedy:
Apply the patch for this vulnerability, as listed in OpenBSD Security Advisory, February 23, 1999. See References.
Consequences:
Denial of Service
References:
- OpenBSD Security Advisory, February 23, 1999, Yet another buffer overflow existed in ping(8). at http://www.openbsd.com/security.html#25.
- CVE-1999-0484: Buffer overflow in OpenBSD ping.
- OSVDB ID: 6130: OpenBSD ping Local Overflow
Reported:
Feb 23, 1999
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