CVE-1999-1441: Linux 2.0.34 does not properly prevent users from sending SIGIO signals to arbitrary processes, which allows local users

Published n/a Updated 2026-08-21T04:30:40.406Z

Summary

Linux 2.0.34 does not properly prevent users from sending SIGIO signals to arbitrary processes, which allows local users to cause a denial of service by sending SIGIO to processes that do not catch it.

Severity

UNKNOWN

Source Attribution

Source: NVD · Updated: 2026-08-21T04:30:40.406Z · 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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