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CVE-1999-1285 low

📛 Threat Title

CVE-1999-1285

Category: vulnerability Published: Source updated: First seen: Last updated: Source: NVD Recent CVEs

Description

Linux 2.1.132 and earlier allows local users to cause a denial of service (resource exhaustion) by reading a large buffer from a random device (e.g. /dev/urandom), which cannot be interrupted until the read has completed.

Indicators of Compromise (0)

No indicators of compromise on this threat.

References (3)

  • cve@mitre.org NVD Recent CVEs
  • cve@mitre.org NVD Recent CVEs
  • NVD detail: CVE-1999-1285 NVD Recent CVEs

    Linux 2.1.132 and earlier allows local users to cause a denial of service (resource exhaustion) by reading a large buffer from a random device (e.g. /dev/urandom), which cannot be interrupted until the read has completed.

Remediations (10)

  • CVE Vault - CVE Database & Security Research Hub
    web:cvevault.com

    CVE Vault - Search and explore Common Vulnerabilities and Exposures ( CVE ) database. Find security vulnerabilities by CVE ID, vendor, severity, and year. Stay secure with comprehensive CVE information.

  • Microsoft Releases Mitigation for Windows BitLocker Security Bypass 0 ...
    web:cybersecuritynews.com

    No patch has been released yet; Microsoft has instead issued a multi-step manual mitigation guide while a formal security update is prepared. Windows BitLocker Security Bypass The vulnerability originates in WinRE's handling of the BootExecute registry value under HKLM\ControlSet001\Control\Session Manager.

  • GitHub - JHRobotics/patcher9x: Patch for Windows 9x to fix CPU issues
    web:github.com

    Patch for Windows 9x to fix CPU issues. Contribute to JHRobotics/patcher9x development by creating an account on GitHub.

  • Security Update Guide - Microsoft
    web:msrc.microsoft.com

    The Microsoft Security Response Center (MSRC) investigates all reports of security vulnerabilities affecting Microsoft products and services, and provides the information here as part of the ongoing effort to help you manage security risks and help keep your systems protected.

  • Microsoft Releases December 2025 Patch Tuesday Updates
    web:petri.com

    Microsoft's December 2025 Patch Tuesday delivers 56 security fixes and key improvements for Windows 11.

  • 2 Ways to Fix NET HELPMSG 2185 Error - Windows Report
    web:windowsreport.com

    Did you encounter the NET HELPMSG 2185? If so, hop on this guide to find the best ways to solve the issue without hassles.

  • CVE: Common Vulnerabilities and Exposures
    web:www.cve.org

    At cve .org, we provide the authoritative reference method for publicly known information-security vulnerabilities and exposures

  • National Vulnerability Database | NIST
    web:www.nist.gov

    NIST maintains the National Vulnerability Database (NVD), a repository of information on software and hardware flaws that can compromise computer security. This is a key piece of the nation's cybersecurity infrastructure.

  • Microsoft Rolls Out Mitigations for 'YellowKey' BitLocker ...
    web:www.securityweek.com

    Microsoft has announced mitigations for CVE -2026-45585, a BitLocker bypass triggered via FsTx in Windows Recovery.

  • VirusTotal - Home
    web:www.virustotal.com

    VirusTotal is a platform for scanning files and URLs for viruses, malware, and other threats using multiple antivirus engines.

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