Vulnerability Description
The experimental IP packet queuing feature in Netfilter / IPTables in Linux kernel 2.4 up to 2.4.19 and 2.5 up to 2.5.31, when a privileged process exits and network traffic is not being queued, may allow a later process with the same Process ID (PID) to access certain network traffic that would otherwise be restricted.
CVSS Score
LOW
Affected Products
| Vendor | Product | Versions |
|---|---|---|
| Linux | Linux Kernel | 2.4.0 |
Related Weaknesses (CWE)
References
- http://archives.neohapsis.com/archives/bugtraq/2002-12/0025.html
- http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/6305Patch
- https://exchange.xforce.ibmcloud.com/vulnerabilities/10756
- http://archives.neohapsis.com/archives/bugtraq/2002-12/0025.html
- http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/6305Patch
- https://exchange.xforce.ibmcloud.com/vulnerabilities/10756
FAQ
What is CVE-2002-2254?
CVE-2002-2254 is a vulnerability with a CVSS score of 2.1 (LOW). The experimental IP packet queuing feature in Netfilter / IPTables in Linux kernel 2.4 up to 2.4.19 and 2.5 up to 2.5.31, when a privileged process exits and network traffic is not being queued, may a...
How severe is CVE-2002-2254?
CVE-2002-2254 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-2002-2254?
Check the references section above for vendor advisories and patch information. Affected products include: Linux Linux Kernel.