First published: Tue Jun 11 2002(Updated: )
IPFilter 3.4.25 and earlier sets a different TTL when a port is being filtered than when it is not being filtered, which allows remote attackers to identify filtered ports by comparing TTLs.
Credit: cve@mitre.org
Affected Software | Affected Version | How to fix |
---|---|---|
Phildev IPFilter | =3.4.25 | |
HP-UX IPFilter | <=3.4.25 |
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CVE-2002-0515 is considered a medium severity vulnerability due to its potential to allow remote attackers to identify filtered ports.
To fix CVE-2002-0515, upgrade to a later version of IPFilter that addresses the TTL inconsistency.
CVE-2002-0515 affects IPFilter versions 3.4.25 and earlier, including variants from Darren Reed and Phildev.
The impact of CVE-2002-0515 is that it allows attackers to determine which ports are being filtered by analyzing TTL values.
Yes, CVE-2002-0515 is exploitable remotely, making it a concern for network security.