CVE-2001-0402: High severity Darren Reed IPFilter vulnerability

Published Jun 18, 2001
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Updated

IPFilter 3.4.16 and earlier does not include sufficient session information in its cache, which allows remote attackers to bypass access restrictions by sending fragmented packets to a restricted port after sending unfragmented packets to an unrestricted port.

Affected Software

3 affected components
Darren Reed IPFilter<=3.4.16
OpenBSD OpenBSD=2.8
FreeBSD FreeBSD<=4.1

Event History

Jun 18, 2001
CVE Published
04:00 AM
Sep 18, 2001
CVE Published
via MITRE·08:00 AM
Data Sourced
via MITRE·08:00 AM
Description

Frequently Asked Questions

1

What is the severity of CVE-2001-0402?

CVE-2001-0402 has a medium severity level due to its potential to allow unauthorized access through fragmented packets.

2

How do I fix CVE-2001-0402?

To fix CVE-2001-0402, you should upgrade IPFilter to version 3.4.17 or later, as this version addresses the vulnerability.

3

Which systems are affected by CVE-2001-0402?

CVE-2001-0402 affects IPFilter versions up to and including 3.4.16, as well as specific OpenBSD and FreeBSD versions.

4

What type of vulnerability is CVE-2001-0402?

CVE-2001-0402 is a security vulnerability that allows remote attackers to bypass access restrictions.

5

Can CVE-2001-0402 be exploited remotely?

Yes, CVE-2001-0402 can be exploited remotely by attackers who send specially crafted fragmented packets.

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