CVE-2001-1398

High

Masquerading code for Linux kernel before 2.2.19 does not fully check packet lengths in certain cases, which may lead to a vulnerability.

Package Linux Kernel
Published 2001-04-17
Last modified 2026-04-16
CVSS version 2.0
Patch available
Awaiting data

CVSS 2.0 score

7.5

out of 10
High
Attack Vector
Network
Attack Complexity
Low
Privileges Required
User Interaction
Scope
Confidentiality
Low
Integrity
Availability
Vector string
AV:N/AC:L/Au:N/C:P/I:P/A:P

References

The following references provide additional information about CVE-2001-1398 including vendor advisories, patch commits, exploit details, and third-party analysis. Links are sourced from the NIST NVD database.

Frequently asked questions

  • What is CVE-2001-1398?

    CVE-2001-1398 is a High severity Linux kernel vulnerability with a CVSS score of 7.5 out of 10 . CVE-2001-1398 has not been confirmed as actively exploited and is not listed in the CISA KEV catalog.

  • What is the CVSS score for CVE-2001-1398?

    CVE-2001-1398 has a CVSS score of 7.5 out of 10, rated High severity (CVSS 2.0). The vector string is AV:N/AC:L/Au:N/C:P/I:P/A:P .

  • Is there a patch available for CVE-2001-1398?

    No patch is currently available for CVE-2001-1398. Monitor the NIST NVD and your Linux distribution's security advisories for updates.

  • Is CVE-2001-1398 actively exploited?

    No — CVE-2001-1398 has not been confirmed as actively exploited. It is not listed in the CISA Known Exploited Vulnerabilities (KEV) catalog.

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