Vulnerability Description
iptables-save in iptables before 1.2.4 records the "--reject-with icmp-host-prohibited" rule as "--reject-with tcp-reset," which causes iptables to generate different responses than specified by the administrator, possibly leading to an information leak.
CVSS Score
LOW
Affected Products
| Vendor | Product | Versions |
|---|---|---|
| Netfilter | Iptables | < 1.2.4 |
Related Weaknesses (CWE)
References
- http://bugzilla.redhat.com/bugzilla/show_bug.cgi?id=50500ExploitIssue TrackingThird Party Advisory
- http://rhn.redhat.com/errata/RHSA-2001-144.htmlBroken Link
- http://bugzilla.redhat.com/bugzilla/show_bug.cgi?id=50500ExploitIssue TrackingThird Party Advisory
- http://rhn.redhat.com/errata/RHSA-2001-144.htmlBroken Link
FAQ
What is CVE-2001-1387?
CVE-2001-1387 is a vulnerability with a CVSS score of 2.1 (LOW). iptables-save in iptables before 1.2.4 records the "--reject-with icmp-host-prohibited" rule as "--reject-with tcp-reset," which causes iptables to generate different responses than specified by the a...
How severe is CVE-2001-1387?
CVE-2001-1387 has been rated LOW with a CVSS base score of 2.1/10. Review the CVSS metrics above for detailed severity breakdown.
Is there a patch for CVE-2001-1387?
Check the references section above for vendor advisories and patch information. Affected products include: Netfilter Iptables.