Description
Linux kernel 2.0, 2.2 and 2.4 with syncookies enabled allows remote attackers to bypass firewall rules by brute force guessing the cookie.
References (7)
Core 7
Core References
Various Sources vendor-advisory
x_refsource_mandrake
http://www.linux-mandrake.com/en/security/2001/MDKSA-2001-082.php3
Third Party Advisory, VDB Entry vdb-entry
x_refsource_xf
https://exchange.xforce.ibmcloud.com/vulnerabilities/7461
Vendor Advisory vendor-advisory
x_refsource_suse
http://www.novell.com/linux/security/advisories/2001_039_kernel2_txt.html
Vendor Advisory vendor-advisory
x_refsource_redhat
http://www.redhat.com/support/errata/RHSA-2001-142.html
Patch, Vendor Advisory vendor-advisory
x_refsource_engarde
http://www.linuxsecurity.com/advisories/other_advisory-1683.html
Patch, Vendor Advisory vendor-advisory
x_refsource_caldera
http://www.caldera.com/support/security/advisories/CSSA-2001-038.0.txt
Vendor Advisory vendor-advisory
x_refsource_conectiva
http://distro.conectiva.com.br/atualizacoes/?id=a&anuncio=000432
Scores
EPSS
0.0062
EPSS Percentile
70.3%
Details
Status
published
Products (14)
caldera/openlinux
2.3
caldera/openlinux_edesktop
2.4
caldera/openlinux_eserver
2.3.1
caldera/openlinux_server
3.1
caldera/openlinux_workstation
3.1
linux/linux_kernel
2.0
linux/linux_kernel
2.2.0
linux/linux_kernel
2.4.0
suse/suse_linux
6.3
suse/suse_linux
6.4
... and 4 more
Published
Dec 06, 2001
Tracked Since
Feb 18, 2026