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CVE-2000-0962

First published: Tue Dec 19 2000(Updated: )

The IPSEC implementation in OpenBSD 2.7 does not properly handle empty AH/ESP packets, which allows remote attackers to cause a denial of service.

Credit: cve@mitre.org

Affected SoftwareAffected VersionHow to fix
OpenBSD=2.7

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Frequently Asked Questions

  • What is the severity of CVE-2000-0962?

    CVE-2000-0962 is classified as a denial of service vulnerability.

  • How do I fix CVE-2000-0962?

    To resolve CVE-2000-0962, upgrade to a later version of OpenBSD that does not contain the vulnerability.

  • What systems are affected by CVE-2000-0962?

    CVE-2000-0962 specifically impacts OpenBSD version 2.7.

  • What type of attack can exploit CVE-2000-0962?

    CVE-2000-0962 can be exploited by attackers sending specially crafted empty AH/ESP packets.

  • Is there a patch available for CVE-2000-0962?

    No specific patch for CVE-2000-0962 is available; upgrading to a secure version of OpenBSD is the recommended action.

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