Linux FPF Kernel Module Denial Of Service Vulnerability

BID:2816

Info

Linux FPF Kernel Module Denial Of Service Vulnerability

Bugtraq ID: 2816
Class: Unknown
CVE:
Remote: Yes
Local: No
Published: Jun 04 2001 12:00AM
Updated: Jun 04 2001 12:00AM
Credit: Discovered by "XR Agent" <[email protected]>
Vulnerable: Packet Knights FPF Linux Kernel Module 1.0
Not Vulnerable:

Discussion

Linux FPF Kernel Module Denial Of Service Vulnerability

FPF is a Linux Kernel Module which alters the Linux TCP/IP stack, causing it to emulate other operating systems when fingerprinted using tools such as nmap or Queso.

It is possible to cause the Kernel to panic by sending fragmented packets to a machine with this module loaded.

Exploit / POC

Linux FPF Kernel Module Denial Of Service Vulnerability

This can be exploited using nmap. See discussion.

Solution / Fix

Linux FPF Kernel Module Denial Of Service Vulnerability

Solution:
The vendor has made a fixed version available:


Packet Knights FPF Linux Kernel Module 1.0

References

Linux FPF Kernel Module Denial Of Service Vulnerability

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