Description
The ip_push_pending_frames function in Linux 2.4.x and 2.6.x before 2.6.16 increments the IP ID field when sending a RST after receiving unsolicited TCP SYN-ACK packets, which allows remote attackers to conduct an Idle Scan (nmap -sI) attack, which bypasses intended protections against such attacks.
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Remediation
No vendor fix or workaround currently provided.
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Tracking
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Advisories
| Source | ID | Title |
|---|---|---|
Debian DSA |
DSA-1097-1 | New Kernel 2.4.27 packages fix several vulnerabilities |
Debian DSA |
DSA-1103-1 | New Linux kernel 2.6.8 packages fix several vulnerabilities |
EUVD |
EUVD-2006-1246 | The ip_push_pending_frames function in Linux 2.4.x and 2.6.x before 2.6.16 increments the IP ID field when sending a RST after receiving unsolicited TCP SYN-ACK packets, which allows remote attackers to conduct an Idle Scan (nmap -sI) attack, which bypasses intended protections against such attacks. |
Ubuntu USN |
USN-281-1 | Linux kernel vulnerabilities |
References
History
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Status: PUBLISHED
Assigner: mitre
Published:
Updated: 2024-08-07T17:03:28.742Z
Reserved: 2006-03-15T00:00:00.000Z
Link: CVE-2006-1242
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Status : Modified
Published: 2006-03-15T17:06:00.000
Modified: 2026-04-16T00:27:16.627
Link: CVE-2006-1242
OpenCVE Enrichment
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Weaknesses
Debian DSA
EUVD
Ubuntu USN