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Advisory Published
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CVE-2000-1167

First published: Tue Jan 09 2001(Updated: )

ppp utility in FreeBSD 4.1.1 and earlier does not properly restrict access as specified by the "nat deny_incoming" command, which allows remote attackers to connect to the target system.

Credit: cve@mitre.org

Affected SoftwareAffected VersionHow to fix
FreeBSD Kernel=4.1.1-stable
FreeBSD Kernel=3.5.1
FreeBSD Kernel=4.1
FreeBSD Kernel=4.0
FreeBSD Kernel=3.5

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Frequently Asked Questions

  • What is the severity of CVE-2000-1167?

    CVE-2000-1167 has a high severity due to its potential to allow unauthorized remote access to the affected FreeBSD systems.

  • How do I fix CVE-2000-1167?

    To fix CVE-2000-1167, update your FreeBSD system to a version later than 4.1.1 and ensure proper configuration of the ppp utility.

  • Which FreeBSD versions are affected by CVE-2000-1167?

    CVE-2000-1167 affects FreeBSD versions 4.1.1 and earlier, including 4.0, 4.1, 3.5, and 3.5.1.

  • What kind of attack can exploit CVE-2000-1167?

    Exploit of CVE-2000-1167 can allow remote attackers to connect to the system, potentially leading to unauthorized access.

  • Is CVE-2000-1167 still a relevant vulnerability today?

    While CVE-2000-1167 is an older vulnerability, systems running the affected versions of FreeBSD may still be in use, warranting caution.

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