Linux Kernel 2.2.19 Masquerading denial of service

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Summaryinfo

A vulnerability was found in Linux Kernel 2.2.19 and classified as problematic. The affected element is an unknown function of the component Masquerading Handler. Executing a manipulation can lead to denial of service. The identification of this vulnerability is CVE-2001-1398. There is no exploit available. It is suggested to upgrade the affected component.

Detailsinfo

A vulnerability was found in Linux Kernel 2.2.19 (Operating System). It has been declared as critical. This vulnerability affects an unknown code of the component Masquerading Handler. The manipulation with an unknown input leads to a denial of service vulnerability. The CWE definition for the vulnerability is CWE-404. The product does not release or incorrectly releases a resource before it is made available for re-use. As an impact it is known to affect confidentiality, integrity, and availability. CVE summarizes:

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

The weakness was shared 04/17/2001 (Website). The advisory is available at redhat.com. This vulnerability was named CVE-2001-1398. The exploitation appears to be easy. The attack can be initiated remotely. No form of authentication is required for a successful exploitation. The technical details are unknown and an exploit is not available.

The vulnerability scanner Nessus provides a plugin with the ID 38953 (Debian DSA-047-1 : kernel), which helps to determine the existence of the flaw in a target environment. It is assigned to the family Debian Local Security Checks.

Upgrading eliminates this vulnerability.

The vulnerability is also documented in the databases at X-Force (11169), Tenable (38953) and Vulnerability Center (SBV-28905†). The entries VDB-16586, VDB-16587, VDB-16588 and VDB-16589 are related to this item. If you want to get best quality of vulnerability data, you may have to visit VulDB.

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Class: Denial of service
CWE: CWE-404
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Local: No
Remote: Yes

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Nessus ID: 38953
Nessus Name: Debian DSA-047-1 : kernel
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OpenVAS ID: 53864
OpenVAS Name: Debian Security Advisory DSA 047-1 (various kernel packages)
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Recommended: Upgrade
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Timelineinfo

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12/30/2010 +3544 days 🔍
07/03/2014 +1281 days 🔍
06/25/2021 +2549 days 🔍

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Vendor: kernel.org

Advisory: redhat.com
Status: Not defined
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CVE: CVE-2001-1398 (🔍)
GCVE (CVE): GCVE-0-2001-1398
GCVE (VulDB): GCVE-100-16594
X-Force: 11169
Vulnerability Center: 28905 - Linux Kernel Before 2.2.19 Remote Unspecified Vulnerability, High

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Entryinfo

Created: 07/03/2014 16:37
Updated: 06/25/2021 14:13
Changes: 07/03/2014 16:37 (57), 03/12/2017 17:22 (7), 06/25/2021 14:13 (3)
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Cache ID: 216::103

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