CVE-1999-0746: A default configuration of in.identd in SuSE Linux waits 120 seconds between requests, allowing a remote attacker to con

Published n/a Updated 2026-08-21T04:30:48.403Z

Summary

A default configuration of in.identd in SuSE Linux waits 120 seconds between requests, allowing a remote attacker to conduct a denial of service.

Severity

UNKNOWN

Source Attribution

Source: NVD · Updated: 2026-08-21T04:30:48.403Z · 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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