CVE-1999-1018

Summary

CVE-1999-1018 is a vulnerability affecting Linux kernels 2.2.10 and earlier. The issue lies with IPChains, where IP fragments are not reassembled prior to header checking. A remote attacker can exploit this by sending several fragments with 0 offsets, allowing them to bypass the filtering rules and potentially gain unauthorized access to a system. This vulnerability poses a significant risk to network security and should be addressed by updating to a patched kernel version.

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