CVE Catalog

CVE-2004-0002

High
Published: Translated: NVD NIST

Summary

The MSS (maximum segment size) functionality in netinet allows remote attackers to cause a denial of service through resource exhaustion. This can be achieved by a low MTU, leading to a large number of small packets being generated, or by sending many packets with a small TCP payload.

Risk Assessment

Attackers can cause resource exhaustion, leading to service unavailability for users. This can impact the organization's operational continuity and reputation.

Recommendation

It is recommended to monitor and limit MTU values and implement mechanisms to protect against DoS attacks. Regular system updates and firewall configuration can also help secure against such attacks.

Related vulnerabilities

Original NVD description (English source)

The TCP MSS (maximum segment size) functionality in netinet allows remote attackers to cause a denial of service (resource exhaustion) via (1) a low MTU, which causes a large number of small packets to be produced, or (2) via a large number of packets with a small TCP payload, which cause a large number of calls to the resource-intensive sowakeup function.

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