CVE-2002-0046

Linux Kernel - Memory Disclosure via ICMP Fragmented Packet Handling

Title source: llm
STIX 2.1

Description

Linux kernel, and possibly other operating systems, allows remote attackers to read portions of memory via a series of fragmented ICMP packets that generate an ICMP TTL Exceeded response, which includes portions of the memory in the response packet.

References (4)

Core 4
Core References
Third Party Advisory, VDB Entry vdb-entry x_refsource_xf
https://exchange.xforce.ibmcloud.com/vulnerabilities/7998
Third Party Advisory, VDB Entry vdb-entry x_refsource_osvdb
http://www.osvdb.org/5394
Vendor Advisory vendor-advisory x_refsource_redhat
http://www.redhat.com/support/errata/RHSA-2002-007.html
Exploit, Patch, Vendor Advisory mailing-list x_refsource_bugtraq
http://www.securityfocus.com/archive/1/251418

Scores

EPSS 0.0268
EPSS Percentile 84.5%

Details

Status published
Products (1)
linux/linux_kernel 2.6.20.1
Published Jan 31, 2002
Tracked Since Feb 18, 2026