CVE-2001-0851

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.

5.0

CVSS

Severity: Medium

CVSS 2.0 •

EPSS 0.62%

Vendor Advisory linux-mandrake.com Vendor Advisory novell.com Vendor Advisory redhat.com Vendor Advisory linuxsecurity.com Vendor Advisory caldera.com Vendor Advisory com.br

Affected: n/a n/a

References

Link	Tags
http://www.linux-mandrake.com/en/security/2001/MDKSA-2001-082.php3	vendor advisory
https://exchange.xforce.ibmcloud.com/vulnerabilities/7461	vdb entry
http://www.novell.com/linux/security/advisories/2001_039_kernel2_txt.html	vendor advisory
http://www.redhat.com/support/errata/RHSA-2001-142.html	vendor advisory
http://www.linuxsecurity.com/advisories/other_advisory-1683.html	patch vendor advisory
http://www.caldera.com/support/security/advisories/CSSA-2001-038.0.txt	patch vendor advisory
http://distro.conectiva.com.br/atualizacoes/?id=a&anuncio=000432	vendor advisory

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the severity of CVE-2001-0851?: CVE-2001-0851 has been scored as a medium severity vulnerability.
How to fix CVE-2001-0851?: To fix CVE-2001-0851, make sure you are using an up-to-date version of the affected component(s) by checking the vendor release notes. As for now, there are no other specific guidelines available.
Is CVE-2001-0851 being actively exploited in the wild?: As for now, there are no information to confirm that CVE-2001-0851 is being actively exploited. According to its EPSS score, there is a ~1% probability that this vulnerability will be exploited by malicious actors in the next 30 days.

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