CVE-1999-0128: Oversized ICMP ping packets can result in a denial of service, aka Ping o' Death.

Published n/a Updated 2026-08-21T04:30:37.335Z

Summary

Oversized ICMP ping packets can result in a denial of service, aka Ping o' Death.

Severity

UNKNOWN

Source Attribution

Source: NVD · Updated: 2026-08-21T04:30:37.335Z · Confidence: high

Impact

Based on CVSS vector: n/a — assess confidentiality, integrity, and availability impact via the official vector documentation.

Affected Software

Fix

Upgrade affected software to the fixed version identified above. Apply vendor patches and monitor advisories before exposed systems go unpatched.

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