CVE-2002-0704

Name: CVE-2002-0704
Creator: NVD / NIST
Published: 2002-07-26T04:00:00+00:00
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/zero/1.0/

HIGHCVSS 7.5/10EPSS 3.24%

Last modified Jun 16, 2026

CVE-2002-0704 is a high-severity vulnerability rated 7.5/10 on the CVSS scale. The Network Address Translation (NAT) capability for Netfilter ("iptables") 1.2.6a and earlier leaks translated IP addresses in ICMP error messages.. EPSS estimates a 3.24% chance of exploitation in the next 30 days.

Description

The Network Address Translation (NAT) capability for Netfilter ("iptables") 1.2.6a and earlier leaks translated IP addresses in ICMP error messages.

Metrics

CVSS 3.1

7.5/10

CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:N/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:N/A:N

EPSS Probability

3.24%

86.7th percentile

Probability of exploitation in the next 30 days. Learn more

Weakness Enumeration

CWE-212

Affected Software

Vendor	Product	Versions	Update
Linux	Linux Kernel	>= 2.4.4, <= 2.4.18	—
Linux	Linux Kernel	2.4.19	Pre1

References

http://marc.info/?l=bugtraq&m=102088521517722&w=2Mailing List
http://online.securityfocus.com/advisories/4116Broken Link, Third Party Advisory, VDB Entry
http://www.iss.net/security_center/static/9043.phpBroken Link, Patch, Vendor Advisory
http://www.linux-mandrake.com/en/security/2002/MDKSA-2002-030.phpBroken Link
http://www.redhat.com/support/errata/RHSA-2002-086.htmlBroken Link, Patch, Vendor Advisory
http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/4699Broken Link, Patch, Third Party Advisory, VDB Entry, Vendor Advisory
http://marc.info/?l=bugtraq&m=102088521517722&w=2Mailing List
http://online.securityfocus.com/advisories/4116Broken Link, Third Party Advisory, VDB Entry
http://www.iss.net/security_center/static/9043.phpBroken Link, Patch, Vendor Advisory
http://www.linux-mandrake.com/en/security/2002/MDKSA-2002-030.phpBroken Link
http://www.redhat.com/support/errata/RHSA-2002-086.htmlBroken Link, Patch, Vendor Advisory
http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/4699Broken Link, Patch, Third Party Advisory, VDB Entry, Vendor Advisory

Timeline

Published: Jul 26, 2002
Last Modified: Jun 16, 2026
Status: Modified

Frequently Asked Questions

What is CVE-2002-0704?

The Network Address Translation (NAT) capability for Netfilter ("iptables") 1.2.6a and earlier leaks translated IP addresses in ICMP error messages.

How severe is CVE-2002-0704?

CVE-2002-0704 has a CVSS score of 7.5/10 (HIGH severity). The EPSS model estimates a 3.24% probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

How do I fix CVE-2002-0704?

Check the vendor references and advisories linked above for patched versions and mitigation guidance. You can also run a Strix scan to test if your systems are affected.

Are you affected by CVE-2002-0704?

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Source: NVD / NIST