5th Nov 2001 [SBWID-4842]
COMMAND
kernel with Syncookies enabled
SYSTEMS AFFECTED
Linux 2.2 to 2.4
PROBLEM
When SYNcookies are enabled AND netfilter blocks specific TCP ports, if
an attacker is able to guess the 24 bit cookie he can bypass port
blocking.
SOLUTION
Get kernel patch from various vendors.
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