CVE-2001-0851
5.0CVSSMEDIUM
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.
CVSS Vector Breakdown
Exploitability
AV:NAccess VectorNetwork
AC:LAccess ComplexityLow
Au:NAuthenticationNone
Impact
C:PConfidentialityPartial
I:NIntegrityNone
A:NAvailabilityNone
Weaknesses
Affected Products
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Exploitability
Official Patch Available
References
http://distro.conectiva.com.br/atualizacoes/?id=a&anuncio=000432
distro.conectiva.com.br
http://www.caldera.com/support/security/advisories/CSSA-2001-038.0.txt
caldera.com
http://www.linux-mandrake.com/en/security/2001/MDKSA-2001-082.php3
linux-mandrake.com
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Timeline
Published
Mar 9, 2002
Last Updated
Apr 16, 2026
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