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CVE-2001-1387
iptables-save in iptables before 1.2.4 records the "--reject-with icmp-host-prohibited" rule...
Vulnerability Description
iptables-save in iptables before 1.2.4 records the "--reject-with icmp-host-prohibited" rule as "--reject-with tcp-reset," which causes iptables to generate different responses than specified by the administrator, possibly leading to an information leak.
Impact Analysis
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Remediation
Ensure systems are updated to the latest vendor-supplied patch levels.
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Affected Vendor
netfilter
View all reports →Affected Software
iptables
Vulnerable Versions:
0
Timeline
Official Publish:
August 31st, 2002
Last Modified:
August 8th, 2024
Added to House:
July 18th, 2026
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Weaknesses (CWE)
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MITRE ATT&CK TTPs
No associated TTPs found for this vulnerability.