CVE-2004-0986: High severity suse suse iptables vulnerability
Iptables before 1.2.11, under certain conditions, does not properly load the required modules at system startup, which causes the firewall rules to fail to load and protect the system from remote attackers.
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is the severity of CVE-2004-0986?
CVE-2004-0986 has a medium severity due to potential security risk of firewall rules failing to load.
How do I fix CVE-2004-0986?
To fix CVE-2004-0986, you should upgrade iptables to version 1.2.11 or later.
What systems are affected by CVE-2004-0986?
CVE-2004-0986 affects versions of iptables prior to 1.2.11 on various Linux distributions including Debian and SUSE.
What are the consequences of CVE-2004-0986?
The consequences of CVE-2004-0986 include potential exposure to remote attacks due to ineffective firewall protection.
Is there a workaround for CVE-2004-0986?
A temporary workaround for CVE-2004-0986 is manually loading required modules before starting the firewall, but upgrading is the recommended approach.