#VU95776 Improper removal of sensitive information before storage or transfer in Linux kernel - CVE-2002-0704

Vulnerability identifier: #VU95776

Vulnerability risk: Low

CVSSv4.0: 6.6 [CVSS:4.0/AV:N/AC:L/AT:N/PR:N/UI:N/VC:H/VI:N/VA:N/SC:N/SI:N/SA:N/E:U/U:Clear]

CVE-ID: CVE-2002-0704

CWE-ID: CWE-212

Exploitation vector: Network

Exploit availability: No

Vulnerable software:
Linux kernel
Operating systems & Components / Operating system

Vendor: Linux Foundation

Description

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.

Mitigation
Install update from vendor's repository.

Vulnerable software versions

Linux kernel: All versions

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External links
https://www.redhat.com/support/errata/RHSA-2002-086.html
https://www.iss.net/security_center/static/9043.php
https://www.securityfocus.com/bid/4699
https://www.linux-mandrake.com/en/security/2002/MDKSA-2002-030.php
https://online.securityfocus.com/advisories/4116
https://marc.info/?l=bugtraq&m=102088521517722&w=2

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Q & A

Can this vulnerability be exploited remotely?

Yes. This vulnerability can be exploited by a remote non-authenticated attacker via the Internet.

Is there known malware, which exploits this vulnerability?

No. We are not aware of malware exploiting this vulnerability.