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CVE-2001-0822

5.0 · MEDIUM

FPF kernel module 1.0 allows a remote attacker to cause a denial of service via fragmented packets.

Published Dec 6, 2001packet_knightsEPSS 1.76%

Overview

CVE-2001-0822 is a medium-severity vulnerability affecting packet_knights fpf_linux_kernel_module. It was published on December 6, 2001 and has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 5.0 (MEDIUM).

This vulnerability has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 5.0, rated MEDIUM. It can be exploited remotely over the network. No authentication or special privileges are required for exploitation.

Technical description

FPF kernel module 1.0 allows a remote attacker to cause a denial of service via fragmented packets.

Remediation

Check the references section for vendor advisories and patches from packet_knights. Update fpf_linux_kernel_module to the latest patched version. If immediate patching is not possible, review the CVSS vector to understand the attack surface and apply compensating controls such as network segmentation or access restrictions.

Affected products

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Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2001-0822?

CVE-2001-0822 is a medium-severity vulnerability affecting packet_knights fpf_linux_kernel_module. It was published on December 6, 2001 and has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 5.0 (MEDIUM).

How severe is CVE-2001-0822?

This vulnerability has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 5.0, rated MEDIUM. It can be exploited remotely over the network. No authentication or special privileges are required for exploitation.

How do I fix or remediate CVE-2001-0822?

Check the references section for vendor advisories and patches from packet_knights. Update fpf_linux_kernel_module to the latest patched version. If immediate patching is not possible, review the CVSS vector to understand the attack surface and apply compensating controls such as network segmentation or access restrictions.

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