CVE-2000-0289
MediumExploitation Probability (EPSS)
High risk83th percentile - higher than 83% of all known CVEs
Summary
IP masquerading in Linux 2.2.x allows remote attackers to route UDP packets through the internal interface by modifying the external source IP address and port number to match those of an established connection.
Risk Assessment
Attackers can exploit this vulnerability to intercept or manipulate network traffic, potentially leading to serious security breaches within the organization.
Recommendation
It is recommended to upgrade the system to a newer version that does not contain this vulnerability and to monitor network traffic for unauthorized connections.
Original NVD description (English source)
IP masquerading in Linux 2.2.x allows remote attackers to route UDP packets through the internal interface by modifying the external source IP address and port number to match those of an established connection.