CVE-2001-0162

Windows Embedded Compact 3.0.9348 - TCP Connection Spoofing via Predictable ISNs

Title source: llm
STIX 2.1

Exploitation Summary

EIP tracks 1 public exploit for CVE-2001-0162.

AI-analyzed exploit summary The vulnerability in the Linux kernel's 'secure_tcp_sequence_number' function allows remote users to predict TCP initial sequence numbers (ISN) due to weak MD4-based generation. This can facilitate TCP session spoofing and bypass IP-based access controls.

Description

WinCE 3.0.9348 generates predictable TCP Initial Sequence Numbers (ISNs), which allows remote attackers to spoof or hijack TCP connections.

Exploits (1)

exploitdb WRITEUP
remotelinux
https://www.exploit-db.com/exploits/19522

The vulnerability in the Linux kernel's 'secure_tcp_sequence_number' function allows remote users to predict TCP initial sequence numbers (ISN) due to weak MD4-based generation. This can facilitate TCP session spoofing and bypass IP-based access controls.

Classification
Writeup 90%
Attack Type
Info Leak
Complexity
Moderate
Reliability
Theoretical
Target: Linux kernel (versions prior to fix)
No auth needed
Prerequisites: Network access to target system · Ability to observe TCP sequence numbers
devstral-2 · analyzed Feb 19, 2026 Full analysis →

References (1)

Core 1
Core References
Exploit, Vendor Advisory x_refsource_misc
http://www.cs.jhu.edu/~seny/pubs/wince802.pdf

Scores

EPSS 0.1523
EPSS Percentile 96.3%

Details

Status published
Products (1)
microsoft/windows_embedded_compact 3.0.9348
Published Jan 01, 2001
Tracked Since Feb 18, 2026