CVE-1999-1285: Linux 2.1.132 and earlier allows local users to cause a denial of service (resource exhaustion) by reading...

Security readout for executives and security teams

This is an old Linux kernel denial-of-service issue. A logged-in local user could tie up system resources by making an oversized read from a random device, causing the operation to remain uninterruptible until completion. It is not described as remote code execution or data theft. Exposure appears limited to very old Linux 2.1.132-or-earlier kernels or products embedding equivalent code. Modern Linux systems are unlikely to be affected, but legacy appliances should be checked directly. Low immediate priority for most organizations, but investigate if legacy Linux, embedded appliances, or shared shell environments remain in production. Mitigation focus: Inventory systems for Linux 2.1.132 or earlier kernels.; Check vendor or distribution guidance for equivalent fixed kernel builds.; Retire or isolate unsupported legacy Linux hosts..

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Jul 1, 2026, 09:01 UTC (UTC+00:00)

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