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CVE-2001-1388

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Published: Nov 5, 2001Modified: Apr 16, 2026

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5.0
Vector
AV:N/AC:L/Au:N/C:N/I:N/A:P
Exploitability: 10.0 / Impact: 2.9
Source: NVD

Description

iptables before 1.2.4 does not accurately convert rate limits that are specified on the command line, which could allow attackers or users to generate more or less traffic than intended by the administrator.

Affected (1)

Products: Netfilter: Iptables
Netfilter
1 product
Iptables
Configuration A
1 vulnerable
Vulnerable SoftwareAffected Versions
Iptables
Before 1.2.4

Related CWEs

CWE-770
Allocation of Resources Without Limits or Throttling
The product allocates a reusable resource or group of resources on behalf of an actor without imposing any restrictions on the size or number of resources that can be allocated, in violation of the intended security policy for that actor.

References (4)

Source: cve@mitre.org
ExploitIssue TrackingPatchThird Party Advisory
Source: cve@mitre.org
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Source: af854a3a-2127-422b-91ae-364da2661108
ExploitIssue TrackingPatchThird Party Advisory
Source: af854a3a-2127-422b-91ae-364da2661108
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