## Description

The ping command in Linux 2.0.3x allows local users to cause a denial of service by sending large packets with the -R (record route) option.

## Severity

Overall Severity: N/A

### CVSS Metrics

Type | Score | Severity | Vector
--- | --- | --- | ---

## Affected Products

### debian - debian_linux

Affected Versions:

- 2.1

### linux - linux_kernel

Affected Versions:

- 2.0

### linux - linux_kernel

Affected Versions:

- 2.0.34

### linux - linux_kernel

Affected Versions:

- 2.0.35

### linux - linux_kernel

Affected Versions:

- 2.0.36

### linux - linux_kernel

Affected Versions:

- 2.0.37

### linux - linux_kernel

Affected Versions:

- 2.0.38

### redhat - linux

Affected Versions:

- 5.2

## References

- http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/870
- http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/870

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