First published: Mon Mar 25 2002(Updated: )
Snort 1.8.3 does not properly define the minimum ICMP header size, which allows remote attackers to cause a denial of service (crash and core dump) via a malformed ICMP packet.
Credit: cve@mitre.org
Affected Software | Affected Version | How to fix |
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Snort | =1.8.3 |
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The severity of CVE-2002-0115 is considered to be high due to its potential to cause a denial of service.
To fix CVE-2002-0115, upgrade to a patched version of Snort beyond 1.8.3 or apply any available security patches specific to this vulnerability.
CVE-2002-0115 allows remote attackers to exploit a vulnerability resulting in a denial of service through malformed ICMP packets.
CVE-2002-0115 specifically affects Snort version 1.8.3.
While CVE-2002-0115 is an older vulnerability, it is still relevant for users running the affected version of Snort, particularly in legacy systems.