CVE-1999-1441

Description

Linux 2.0.34 does not properly prevent users from sending SIGIO signals to arbitrary processes, which allows local users to cause a denial of service by sending SIGIO to processes that do not catch it.

2.1

CVSS

Severity: Low

CVSS 2.0 •

EPSS 0.19%

Affected: n/a n/a

References

Link	Tags
http://marc.info/?l=bugtraq&m=90221103126047&w=2	mailing list
http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/111	vdb entry

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the severity of CVE-1999-1441?: CVE-1999-1441 has been scored as a low severity vulnerability.
How to fix CVE-1999-1441?: To fix CVE-1999-1441, make sure you are using an up-to-date version of the affected component(s) by checking the vendor release notes. As for now, there are no other specific guidelines available.
Is CVE-1999-1441 being actively exploited in the wild?: As for now, there are no information to confirm that CVE-1999-1441 is being actively exploited. According to its EPSS score, there is a ~0% probability that this vulnerability will be exploited by malicious actors in the next 30 days.

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