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.

Affected Platforms

Weakness Type

NVD-CWE-Other

References

• http://distro.conectiva.com.br/atualizacoes/?id=a&anuncio=000432
• http://www.caldera.com/support/security/advisories/CSSA-2001-038.0.txt
• http://www.linux-mandrake.com/en/security/2001/MDKSA-2001-082.php3
• http://www.linuxsecurity.com/advisories/other_advisory-1683.html
• http://www.novell.com/linux/security/advisories/2001_039_kernel2_txt.html
• http://www.redhat.com/support/errata/RHSA-2001-142.html