CVE-2002-0414: High severity netbsd netbsd vulnerability

Published Aug 12, 2002
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Updated

KAME-derived implementations of IPsec on NetBSD 1.5.2, FreeBSD 4.5, and other operating systems, does not properly consult the Security Policy Database (SPD), which could cause a Security Gateway (SG) that does not use Encapsulating Security Payload (ESP) to forward forged IPv4 packets.

Affected Software

9 affected components
NetBSD NetBSD=1.5
FreeBSD FreeBSD=4.5
OpenBSD OpenBSD=2.7
NetBSD NetBSD=1.5.1
FreeBSD FreeBSD=4.4
NetBSD NetBSD=1.5.2
FreeBSD FreeBSD=4.2
FreeBSD FreeBSD=4.3
OpenBSD OpenBSD=2.6

Event History

Aug 12, 2002
CVE Published
04:00 AM
Apr 2, 2003
CVE Published
via MITRE·10:00 AM
Data Sourced
via MITRE·10:00 AM
Description

Frequently Asked Questions

1

What is the severity of CVE-2002-0414?

CVE-2002-0414 has a moderate severity level due to its potential to allow forged packet forwarding.

2

How do I fix CVE-2002-0414?

To fix CVE-2002-0414, update your NetBSD, FreeBSD, or OpenBSD systems to versions that correct the Security Policy Database consulting issue.

3

What systems are affected by CVE-2002-0414?

CVE-2002-0414 affects NetBSD 1.5.2, FreeBSD 4.5, and certain other KAME-derived implementations.

4

What type of attack does CVE-2002-0414 enable?

CVE-2002-0414 can enable attackers to forward forged IPv4 packets through Security Gateways.

5

What is the cause of CVE-2002-0414?

CVE-2002-0414 is caused by improper consultation of the Security Policy Database in the affected IPsec implementations.

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