CVE-2003-0364: Medium severity redhat Linux vulnerability
Published Jun 5, 2003
·Updated
The TCP/IP fragment reassembly handling in the Linux kernel 2.4 allows remote attackers to cause a denial of service (CPU consumption) via certain packets that cause a large number of hash table collisions.
Affected Software
5 affected components
redhat Linux=7.2
redhat Linux=8.0
redhat Linux=7.3
redhat Linux=9.0
redhat Linux=7.1
Remediation
Patch Available
Patch Available
Event History
Jun 5, 2003
CVE Published
via MITRE·08:00 AM
Data Sourced
via MITRE·08:00 AM
Description
Jun 16, 2003
Data Sourced
via NVD·04:00 AM
RemedyDescriptionSeverityAffected Software
Frequently Asked Questions
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What is the severity of CVE-2003-0364?
CVE-2003-0364 is classified as a denial of service vulnerability that can result in significant CPU consumption.
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How do I fix CVE-2003-0364?
To fix CVE-2003-0364, you should upgrade your Linux kernel to a version that addresses this vulnerability.
3
Which Linux versions are affected by CVE-2003-0364?
CVE-2003-0364 affects multiple versions of Red Hat Linux including 7.1, 7.2, 7.3, 8.0, and 9.0.
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What kind of attacks exploit CVE-2003-0364?
CVE-2003-0364 can be exploited by sending crafted TCP/IP packets that create hash table collisions.
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How can I protect my system from CVE-2003-0364?
To protect against CVE-2003-0364, applying security patches and keeping your system updated is essential.