CVE-2001-1398 Memory corruption in n/a

High 7.5 Published 31 Aug 2002 Updated 8 Aug 2024

Insufficient packet length checks in the Linux kernel masquerading code allow remote attackers to cause memory corruption, potentially leading to code execution or denial of service.

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-2001-1398?

CVE-2001-1398 is a high-severity memory corruption vulnerability in Linux kernel, published on 31 Aug 2002. An attacker can exploit it over the internet without logging in, with no action from the victim.

Official description

Masquerading code for Linux kernel before 2.2.19 does not fully check packet lengths in certain cases, which may lead to a vulnerability.

Which versions are affected by CVE-2001-1398?

It affects 1 product.

Products include Linux kernel.

How do I fix CVE-2001-1398?

No fix has been published for CVE-2001-1398 yet. Limit exposure of the affected software until one is available.

Upgrade to the fixed version. Memory-safe languages, compiler hardening and fuzzing prevent most new cases. More about Memory corruption.

Is CVE-2001-1398 being exploited?

There is no known exploitation of CVE-2001-1398 in the wild and no public exploit code.

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Sources

Also known as GHSA-896c-rvw7-9f9r.