CVE-2012-2663
Description
extensions/libxt_tcp.c in iptables through 1.4.21 does not match TCP SYN+FIN packets in --syn rules, which might allow remote attackers to bypass intended firewall restrictions via crafted packets. NOTE: the CVE-2012-6638 fix makes this issue less relevant.
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CVSS Vector Breakdown
Exploitability
AV:NAccess VectorNetwork
AC:LAccess ComplexityLow
Au:NAuthenticationNone
Impact
C:PConfidentialityPartial
I:PIntegrityPartial
A:PAvailabilityPartial
Weaknesses
Affected Products
Сообщество свободного программного обеспечения
oss-projectaka fsf
iptablesNetwork Device
Networking Infrastructure / firewallnetfilter
oss-projectaka conntrack-tools, iptables
ООО «РусБИТех-Астра»
commercial·RUaka rusbitech-astra
and 1 more affected products View all →
Exploitability
Official Patch Available
Workaround Available
References
http://www.spinics.net/lists/netfilter-devel/msg21248.html
spinics.net
https://bugzilla.redhat.com/show_bug.cgi?id=826702
bugzilla.redhat.com
http://www.spinics.net/lists/netfilter-devel/msg21248.html
spinics.net
and 4 more references View all →
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