Security readout for executives and security teams
This is a legacy Linux kernel TCP handling issue. Certain malformed TCP connection packets could pass firewall checks and still be accepted by the Linux TCP stack instead of being discarded. The bundle identifies exposure as Linux kernel versions before 2.4.20. Business urgency depends on whether any unsupported 2.4-era Linux systems remain in production or embedded appliances. Likely limited to very old Linux 2.4 kernels or systems based on them, including neglected appliances or embedded network devices. Modern, vendor-supported Linux distributions are unlikely to run kernels before 2.4.20, but asset inventory should verify this instead of assuming it. Handle as a legacy exposure cleanup item. It becomes urgent only if unsupported Linux 2.4-era systems still sit on exposed networks or enforce TCP firewall policy. Otherwise, prioritize verification through inventory and decommission planning over emergency response. Mitigation focus: Identify Linux systems running kernels older than 2.4.20.; Upgrade or retire affected legacy kernels where found.; Check vendor advisories for appliance-specific firmware guidance..
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Source materials
- CVE List V5 sourceCVE List V5
- VU#464113CVE reference · third-party-advisory, x_refsource_CERT-VN
- https://www.kb.cert.org/vuls/id/464113%2CCVE reference · x_refsource_MISC
- https://bugzilla.suse.com/show_bug.cgi?id=744994%2CCVE reference · x_refsource_MISC
- https://www.openwall.com/lists/oss-security/2012/02/03/7CVE reference · x_refsource_MISC
- https://security.netapp.com/advisory/ntap-20210727-0003/CVE reference · x_refsource_CONFIRM
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Improper Authentication
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