CVE-2001-1572 Security feature bypass in n/a
Remote attackers can bypass MAC-based packet filters in the Linux kernel Netfilter module by sending small packets when this feature is enabled.
- 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-2001-1572?
CVE-2001-1572 is a high-severity vulnerability in Linux kernel, published on 14 Jul 2005. An attacker can exploit it over the internet without logging in, with no action from the victim.
Official description
The MAC module in Netfilter in Linux kernel 2.4.1 through 2.4.11, when configured to filter based on MAC addresses, allows remote attackers to bypass packet filters via small packets.
Which versions are affected by CVE-2001-1572?
It affects 1 product.
Products include Linux kernel.
How do I fix CVE-2001-1572?
No fix has been published for CVE-2001-1572 yet. Limit exposure of the affected software until one is available.
Is CVE-2001-1572 being exploited?
There is no known exploitation of CVE-2001-1572 in the wild and no public exploit code.
Other vulnerabilities in Linux kernel
Sources
Also known as GHSA-3rmp-rcwp-h568.