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CVE-2002-0381: The TCP implementation in various BSD operating systems (tcp_input.c) does not properly block connections t...

The TCP implementation in various BSD operating systems (tcp_input.c) does not properly block connections to broadcast addresses, which could allow remote attackers to bypass intended filters via packets with a unicast link layer address and an IP broadcast address.

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Some BSD-based systems could accept TCP traffic sent to an IP broadcast address when the link-layer destination was unicast. That may let a remote attacker bypass filters that expected broadcast-address TCP connections to be blocked. The source bundle does not provide CVSS, exact versions, or active exploitation evidence. Exposure is most likely on legacy BSD or BSD-derived systems using affected TCP code, especially where network controls assume TCP broadcast-address connections are impossible. The bundle does not enumerate exact vulnerable versions. Prioritize if the organization still runs legacy BSD-derived infrastructure or perimeter filters depend on broadcast-address assumptions. For modern supported systems, urgency depends on vendor patch status and network exposure. Mitigation focus: Identify BSD-derived systems and kernel versions in scope.; Check vendor advisories and source diffs for tcp_input.c broadcast rejection fixes.; Apply supported vendor kernel updates or backported fixes where available..

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