CVE-2001-1572

High

The MAC module in Netfilter in Linux kernel 2.4.1 through 2.4.11, when configured to filter based on MAC addresses, allows remote attackers to bypass packet filters via small packets.

Package Linux Kernel
Published 2001-12-31
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

3 total

Frequently asked questions

  • What is CVE-2001-1572?

    CVE-2001-1572 is a High severity Linux kernel vulnerability with a CVSS score of 7.5 out of 10 . CVE-2001-1572 has not been confirmed as actively exploited and is not listed in the CISA KEV catalog.

  • What is the CVSS score for CVE-2001-1572?

    CVE-2001-1572 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-2001-1572?

    Monitor the NIST NVD and your Linux distribution's security advisories for CVE-2001-1572 patch availability.

  • Is CVE-2001-1572 actively exploited?

    No. CVE-2001-1572 has not been confirmed as actively exploited. It is not listed in the CISA Known Exploited Vulnerabilities (KEV) catalog.

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