SB2002072601 - Improper removal of sensitive information before storage or transfer in Linux kernel 

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SB2002072601 - Improper removal of sensitive information before storage or transfer in Linux kernel

Published: July 26, 2002

Security Bulletin ID SB2002072601
Severity
Low
Patch available
YES
Number of vulnerabilities 1
Exploitation vector Remote access
Highest impact Information disclosure

Breakdown by Severity

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Description

This security bulletin contains information about 1 security vulnerability.


1) Improper removal of sensitive information before storage or transfer (CVE-ID: CVE-2002-0704)

The vulnerability allows a remote non-authenticated attacker to gain access to sensitive information.

The Network Address Translation (NAT) capability for Netfilter ('iptables') 1.2.6a and earlier leaks translated IP addresses in ICMP error messages.


Remediation

Install update from vendor's website.

References