CVE-2001-0969 Security feature bypass in n/a

Critical 10.0 Published 9 Mar 2002 Updated 8 Aug 2024

Attackers can bypass ipfw firewall rules on FreeBSD point-to-point interfaces, allowing unauthorized remote connections.

Exploited in the wild: Not known
Login needed: Not needed
Attackable: Over the internet
Victim action needed: Not needed
Fix: None listed

What is CVE-2001-0969?

CVE-2001-0969 is a critical vulnerability in Freebsd Freebsd, published on 9 Mar 2002. An attacker can exploit it over the internet without logging in, with no action from the victim.

Official description

ipfw in FreeBSD does not properly handle the use of "me" in its rules when point to point interfaces are used, which causes ipfw to allow connections from arbitrary remote hosts.

Which versions are affected by CVE-2001-0969?

It affects 1 product.

Products include Freebsd Freebsd.

How do I fix CVE-2001-0969?

No fix has been published for CVE-2001-0969 yet. Limit exposure of the affected software until one is available.

Is CVE-2001-0969 being exploited?

There is no known exploitation of CVE-2001-0969 in the wild and no public exploit code.

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Sources

Also known as GHSA-w3rj-c78v-v7qr.