# CVE-2002-0060: IRC connection tracking helper module in the netfilter subsystem for Linux 2.4.18-pre9 and earlier does not properly set the mask for conntr

- Severity: no CVSS score reported
- Known exploited (CISA KEV): no
- Published: 2002-06-25 · Updated: 2024-08-08

## Affected

- n/a: version range not reported

## Description

IRC connection tracking helper module in the netfilter subsystem for Linux 2.4.18-pre9 and earlier does not properly set the mask for conntrack expectations for incoming DCC connections, which could allow remote attackers to bypass intended firewall restrictions.

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## References

- http://www.kb.cert.org/vuls/id/230307
- http://www.netfilter.org/security/2002-02-25-irc-dcc-mask.html
- http://www1.itrc.hp.com/service/cki/docDisplay.do?docId=HPSBUX0203-027
- http://frontal2.mandriva.com/security/advisories?name=MDKSA-2002:041
- http://marc.info/?l=vuln-dev&m=101486352429653&w=2
- http://marc.info/?l=bugtraq&m=101483396412051&w=2
- http://www.redhat.com/support/errata/RHSA-2002-028.html
- https://exchange.xforce.ibmcloud.com/vulnerabilities/8302
- http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/4188

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