6063 : IPTables iptables-save Improper Option Interpretation Information Disclosure
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Disclosure

Jul 31, 2001

Discovery

Unknown

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Exploit

Unknown

Solution

Unknown

Description

iptables contains a flaw that may lead to an unauthorized information disclosure. The flaw is due to the iptables-save utility saves rules that include "-reject-with icmp-host-prohibited" as "-reject-with tcp-reset", which will disclose sensitive information resulting in a loss of confidentiality.

Classification

Location: Local Access Required
Attack Type: Information Disclosure
Impact: Loss of Confidentiality
Exploit: Exploit Unknown
Disclosure: OSVDB Verified

Solution

Upgrade to version 1.2.4-0.71.2 or higher, as it has been reported to fix this vulnerability. An upgrade is required as there are no known workarounds.

Products

Harald Welte
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iptables
Watch-list
1.0
1.0.x
1.1.x
1.2.0
1.2.1
1.2.2
1.2.3
1.2.4

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