HP Tru64 UNIX predictable initial random TCP sequence denial of service
| tru64-tcpip-seq-dos (10091) |  Medium Risk |
Description:
Hewlett-Packard (formerly Compaq) Tru64 UNIX is vulnerable to a denial of service attack, caused by a vulnerability with the initial random TCP sequence numbers. A remote attacker could exploit this vulnerability to crash the affected server.
Consequences:
Denial of Service
Remedy:
Apply the appropriate patch for your system, as listed in Compaq SECURITY BULLETIN SSRT-547. See References.
References:
- Compaq SECURITY BULLETIN SSRT-547: HP Tru64 UNIX Potential Security Vulnerabilities TCP/IP, FTPD, ARP.
- Tru64 UNIX Web site: Tru64 UNIX Software.
- BID-5683: HP Tru64 Initial Random TCP Sequence Number DoS Vulnerability
- CVE-2002-1474: Unknown vulnerability or vulnerabilities in TCP/IP component for HP Tru64 UNIX 4.0f, 4.0g, and 5.0a allows remote attackers to cause a denial of service.
Platforms Affected:
- Compaq Tru64 4.0f
- Compaq Tru64 4.0g
- Compaq Tru64 5.0a
Reported:
Sep 10, 2002
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