# CVE-2001-0405: ip\_conntrack\_ftp in the IPTables firewall for Linux 2.4 allows remote attackers to bypass access restrictions for an FTP server via a PORT c

- Severity: no CVSS score reported
- Known exploited (CISA KEV): no
- Public exploit code: 1 on Exploit-DB
- Published: 2001-09-18 · Updated: 2024-08-08

## Affected

- n/a: version range not reported

## Description

ip_conntrack_ftp in the IPTables firewall for Linux 2.4 allows remote attackers to bypass access restrictions for an FTP server via a PORT command that lists an arbitrary IP address and port number, which is added to the RELATED table and allowed by the firewall.

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## References

- http://www.redhat.com/support/errata/RHSA-2001-084.html
- http://archives.neohapsis.com/archives/bugtraq/2001-04/0271.html
- http://www.redhat.com/support/errata/RHSA-2001-052.html
- http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/2602
- https://exchange.xforce.ibmcloud.com/vulnerabilities/6390
- http://www.linux-mandrake.com/en/security/2001/MDKSA-2001-071.php3
- https://www.exploit-db.com/exploits/20765

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