Flaws in Linux kernel could allow connections to be spoofed
| linux-blind-spoof (1932) |  High Risk |
Description:
A vulnerability in the Linux kernel TCP/IP implementation could allow a remote attacker to send data to listening daemons without completing the necessary TCP three-way handshake. An attacker can use this vulnerability to gain access to the system.
Consequences:
Gain Access
Remedy:
Upgrade to the latest version of kernel (2.4 or later), available from the Kernel FTP site. See References.
References:
- BugTraq Mailing List, Tue, 9 Mar 1999 16:28:24 -0800: Linux Blind TCP Spoofing.
- Kernel FTP site: Index of /pub/linux/kernel.
- BID-580: Linux Blind TCP Spoofing Vulnerability
- CVE-1999-0414: In Linux before version 2.0.36, remote attackers can spoof a TCP connection and pass data to the application layer before fully establishing the connection.
Platforms Affected:
- Linux Kernel 2.0.30
- Linux Kernel 2.0.35
- Linux Kernel 2.0.36
- Linux Kernel 2.0.37
Reported:
Mar 09, 1999
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