CVE-2001-0851

Medium

Description

Linux kernel 2.0, 2.2 and 2.4 with syncookies enabled allows remote attackers to bypass firewall rules by brute force guessing the cookie.

SeverityMedium
CVSS5.0
Exploit probability—
ProductLinux Kernel
PublishedDec 6, 2001
First seenDec 6, 2001

How to fix

Sources list no fixed version or patch link for this vulnerability.

Affected products

ProductAffected versionsFixed in
linux linux_kernel2.0, 2.2.0, 2.4.0—
caldera openlinux_server3.1—
caldera openlinux_workstation3.1—
caldera openlinux2.3—
caldera openlinux_edesktop2.4—
caldera openlinux_eserver2.3.1—
suse suse_linux6.3, 6.4, 7.0, 7.1, 7.2, 7.3—

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