CVE-2012-2663

iptables: --syn flag bypass

Published Feb 15, 2014 CVSS 2.0 · 7.5 High EPSS 2.7% KEV · Not listed
Description
extensions/libxt_tcp.c in iptables through 1.4.21 does not match TCP SYN+FIN packets in --syn rules, which might allow remote attackers to bypass intended firewall restrictions via crafted packets. NOTE: the CVE-2012-6638 fix makes this issue less relevant.

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Source ID Title
EUVD EUVD EUVD-2012-2646 extensions/libxt_tcp.c in iptables through 1.4.21 does not match TCP SYN+FIN packets in --syn rules, which might allow remote attackers to bypass intended firewall restrictions via crafted packets. NOTE: the CVE-2012-6638 fix makes this issue less relevant.
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Status
PUBLISHED
Assigner
redhat
Published
Updated
Aug 6, 2024, 7:42 PM
Reserved
May 14, 2012, 12:00 AM
Status
Modified
Published
Feb 15, 2014, 2:57 PM
Modified
Jun 16, 2026, 11:41 PM
Severity
Moderate
Public date
Dec 2, 2011, 12:00 AM