CVE-1999-1285 | Linux Kernel 2.1.132 /dev/urandom resource consumption (XFDB-1472 / OSVDB-13024)

A vulnerability labeled as problematic has been found in Linux Kernel 2.1.132. Affected by this issue is some unknown functionality of the file /dev/urandom. Executing a manipulation can lead to resource consumption. This vulnerability is registered as CVE-1999-1285. The attack needs to be launched locally. No exploit is available. The affected component should be upgraded.