SB2001070201 - Improper access control in Linux kernel
Published: July 2, 2001 Updated: November 7, 2024
Security Bulletin ID
SB2001070201
Severity
Low
Patch available
YES
Number of vulnerabilities
1
Exploitation vector
Remote access
Highest impact
Data manipulation
Breakdown by Severity
- Low
- Medium
- High
- Critical
Description
This security bulletin contains information about 1 security vulnerability.
1) Improper access control (CVE-ID: CVE-2001-0405)
The vulnerability allows a remote non-authenticated attacker to read and manipulate data.
ip_conntrack_ftp in the IPTables firewall for Linux 2.4 allows remote attackers to bypass access restrictions for an FTP server via a PORT command that lists an arbitrary IP address and port number, which is added to the RELATED table and allowed by the firewall.
Remediation
Install update from vendor's website.
References
- http://archives.neohapsis.com/archives/bugtraq/2001-04/0271.html
- http://www.linux-mandrake.com/en/security/2001/MDKSA-2001-071.php3
- http://www.redhat.com/support/errata/RHSA-2001-052.html
- http://www.redhat.com/support/errata/RHSA-2001-084.html
- http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/2602
- https://exchange.xforce.ibmcloud.com/vulnerabilities/6390