MEDIUMPOC
CVE-1999-0128
NVD-CWE-OtherPublished: December 18, 1996· Updated: Jun 16, 2026
5.0
CVSS v3.1
Official Description
Oversized ICMP ping packets can result in a denial of service, aka Ping o' Death.
Technical Analysis
CVE-1999-0128 can be exploited remotely over the network without requiring physical or adjacent access, significantly expanding the attack surface for threat actors.
Exploitation requires some privileges, which limits the exposure to scenarios where an attacker has already gained initial access.
A proof-of-concept (PoC) exploit exists for CVE-1999-0128. While not yet confirmed in active campaigns, the availability of PoC code increases exploitation risk substantially.
CVSS v3.1 Vector Breakdown
Exploitability
Attack VectorNetwork
Attack ComplexityLow
Privileges Req.
User Interaction
Scope
Impact
ConfidentialityNone
IntegrityNone
AvailabilityP
AV:N/AC:L/Au:N/C:N/I:N/A:P
Affected Vendors & Products
Exploit & PoC Resources
POC AVAILABLEProof-of-concept code exists
Exploit-DB
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Rapid7 / Metasploit
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PacketStorm
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NVD Detail
Official NIST entry
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All References (2)
Quick Facts
CVE IDCVE-1999-0128
CVSS Score5.0 / 10
SeverityMEDIUM
WeaknessNVD-CWE-Other
CISA KEVNo
ExploitPOC
Affected5 vendor(s)
PublishedDec 18, 1996
Related CVEs (NVD-CWE-Other)
Recommended Actions
- →Apply vendor patches immediately
- →Monitor CVE-1999-0128 in threat intel feeds
- →Review IDS/IPS signatures for exploitation attempts
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