CVE-2004-0257

UnknownEPSS 2.47%

Last modified

CVE-2004-0257 is a vulnerability of currently unknown severity. OpenBSD 3.4 and NetBSD 1.6 and 1.6.1 allow remote attackers to cause a denial of service (crash) by sending an IPv6 packet with a small MTU to a listening port and then issuing a TCP connect to that port.. EPSS estimates a 2.47% chance of exploitation in the next 30 days.

Description

OpenBSD 3.4 and NetBSD 1.6 and 1.6.1 allow remote attackers to cause a denial of service (crash) by sending an IPv6 packet with a small MTU to a listening port and then issuing a TCP connect to that port.

Metrics

EPSS Probability
2.47%

82.5th percentile

Probability of exploitation in the next 30 days. Learn more

Affected Software

VendorProductVersions
NetbsdNetbsd1.6
NetbsdNetbsd1.6.1
OpenbsdOpenbsd3.0
OpenbsdOpenbsd3.1
OpenbsdOpenbsd3.2
OpenbsdOpenbsd3.3
OpenbsdOpenbsd3.4

References

Timeline

Published
Last Modified
Status
Modified

Frequently Asked Questions

What is CVE-2004-0257?
OpenBSD 3.4 and NetBSD 1.6 and 1.6.1 allow remote attackers to cause a denial of service (crash) by sending an IPv6 packet with a small MTU to a listening port and then issuing a TCP connect to that port.
How severe is CVE-2004-0257?
Severity scoring for CVE-2004-0257 is pending analysis. The EPSS model estimates a 2.47% probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
How do I fix CVE-2004-0257?
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.

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Source: NVD / NIST