CVE Catalog

CVE-2002-0060

High
Published: Translated: NVD NIST

Summary

The IRC connection tracking helper module in the netfilter subsystem for Linux 2.4.18-pre9 and earlier does not properly set the mask for conntrack expectations for incoming DCC connections, which could allow remote attackers to bypass intended firewall restrictions.

Risk Assessment

Attackers could exploit this vulnerability to bypass firewall protections, posing a risk of unauthorized access to the internal network.

Recommendation

It is recommended to update the Linux system to a version that is not vulnerable to this flaw to protect against potential attacks.

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Original NVD description (English source)

IRC connection tracking helper module in the netfilter subsystem for Linux 2.4.18-pre9 and earlier does not properly set the mask for conntrack expectations for incoming DCC connections, which could allow remote attackers to bypass intended firewall restrictions.

Vulnerability data from NVD (NIST) · CISA KEV · EPSS