VulnerabilityModified
CVE-2001-1572
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.
HIGH 7.5EPSS 2.75%
Does this matter?
High impact if exploited, but EPSS currently rates exploitation as unlikely (2.75%). Schedule it in the normal patch cycle and watch for a rise in EPSS or a public exploit.
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.
- CVSS 2.0
- 7.5 HIGHAV:N/AC:L/Au:N/C:P/I:P/A:P
- EPSS
- 2.75% probability · 85th percentile
- CISA KEV
- Not listed
- Affected
- linux/linux kernel
- Source
- cve@mitre.org
References
- http://archives.neohapsis.com/archives/bugtraq/2001-10/0057.htmlExploit, Patch, Vendor Advisory
- http://www.iss.net/security_center/static/7267.php
- http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/3418Patch
- http://archives.neohapsis.com/archives/bugtraq/2001-10/0057.htmlExploit, Patch, Vendor Advisory
- http://www.iss.net/security_center/static/7267.php
- http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/3418Patch
Source: NVD record, EPSS from FIRST.org, KEV from CISA. Refreshed daily.