CVE-2002-1201
First published: Tue Oct 15 2002(Updated: )
IBM AIX 4.3.3 and AIX 5 allows remote attackers to cause a denial of service (CPU consumption or crash) via a flood of malformed TCP packets without any flags set, which prevents AIX from releasing the associated memory buffers.
Credit: cve@mitre.org
| Affected Software | Affected Version | How to fix |
|---|---|---|
| IBM AIX | =5 | |
| IBM AIX | =4.3.3 |
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is the severity of CVE-2002-1201?
CVE-2002-1201 is classified as a denial of service vulnerability that can lead to significant impacts on system availability.
How does CVE-2002-1201 affect IBM AIX systems?
CVE-2002-1201 allows remote attackers to flood IBM AIX systems with malformed TCP packets, causing CPU consumption or crashes.
How do I fix CVE-2002-1201 on my IBM AIX system?
To mitigate CVE-2002-1201, ensure that your IBM AIX system is updated to the latest supported version and consider implementing network filtering to limit malformed packets.
Can CVE-2002-1201 be exploited remotely?
Yes, CVE-2002-1201 can be exploited remotely by sending a stream of malformed TCP packets to the vulnerable AIX systems.
What versions of IBM AIX are affected by CVE-2002-1201?
CVE-2002-1201 affects IBM AIX versions 4.3.3 and 5.0.
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