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CVE-2003-0856: iproute 2.4.7 and earlier allows local users to cause a denial of service via spoofed messages as other use...

iproute 2.4.7 and earlier allows local users to cause a denial of service via spoofed messages as other users to the kernel netlink interface.

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This is an old local denial-of-service issue in iproute 2.4.7 and earlier. A logged-in user could spoof messages to the kernel netlink interface as another user and disrupt availability. It is not described as remote compromise or data theft. Exposure is most likely on legacy Linux systems still running iproute 2.4.7 or earlier, especially distributions covered by the listed Red Hat, Debian, Fedora, and SUSE advisories. Treat as a legacy hygiene issue unless untrusted users can access affected hosts. The main business risk is service disruption, not confirmed data exposure or remote takeover. Mitigation focus: Identify systems running iproute 2.4.7 or earlier.; Review the relevant Linux vendor advisory for fixed packages.; Apply vendor-provided iproute or iproute2 updates where applicable..

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