Description
The MAC module in Netfilter in Linux kernel 2.4.1 through 2.4.11, when configured to filter based on MAC addresses, allows remote attackers to bypass packet filters via small packets.
References (3)
Core 3
Core References
Third Party Advisory vdb-entry
x_refsource_xf
http://www.iss.net/security_center/static/7267.php
Exploit, Patch, Vendor Advisory mailing-list
x_refsource_bugtraq
http://archives.neohapsis.com/archives/bugtraq/2001-10/0057.html
Patch vdb-entry
x_refsource_bid
http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/3418
Scores
EPSS
0.0275
EPSS Percentile
84.9%
Details
Status
published
Products (11)
linux/linux_kernel
2.4.1
linux/linux_kernel
2.4.2
linux/linux_kernel
2.4.3
linux/linux_kernel
2.4.4
linux/linux_kernel
2.4.5
linux/linux_kernel
2.4.6
linux/linux_kernel
2.4.7
linux/linux_kernel
2.4.8
linux/linux_kernel
2.4.9
linux/linux_kernel
2.4.10
... and 1 more
Published
Dec 31, 2001
Tracked Since
Feb 18, 2026