CVE-1999-1331: n/a vulnerability

CVE-1999-1331: netcfg 2.16-1 in Red Hat Linux 4.2 allows the Ethernet interface to be controlled by users on reboot when a...

netcfg 2.16-1 in Red Hat Linux 4.2 allows the Ethernet interface to be controlled by users on reboot when an option is set, which allows local users to cause a denial of service by shutting down the interface.

UnknownCVSS not scoredNot KEV-listedUpdatedAug 1, 2024, 17:11 UTC (UTC+00:00)

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This is an old local denial-of-service issue in Red Hat Linux 4.2 netcfg. If a specific option is set, a local user could cause the Ethernet interface to be shut down on reboot, potentially taking the host off the network. Exposure appears limited to legacy Red Hat Linux 4.2 systems running the affected netcfg version and configuration. Modern supported Linux distributions are not identified in the supplied sources. Treat as a legacy-system hygiene issue unless Red Hat Linux 4.2 remains operational in business-critical environments. The main risk is outage from local misuse, not internet-scale compromise. Mitigation focus: Inventory legacy Red Hat Linux 4.2 hosts and netcfg package versions.; Check Red Hat errata or vendor guidance for the netcfg update path.; Retire or isolate unsupported legacy systems where updates are unavailable..

Prepared: Jul 1, 2026, 08:03 UTC (UTC+00:00)

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Severity: Unknown
CVSS: Not scored
Known Exploited: No
Published: Mar 9, 2002, 05:00 UTC (UTC+00:00)

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