# CVE-2002-0794: The accept\_filter mechanism in FreeBSD 4 through 4.5 does not properly remove entries from the incomplete listen queue when adding a syncach

- Severity: no CVSS score reported
- Known exploited (CISA KEV): no
- Published: 2003-04-02 · Updated: 2024-08-08

## Affected

- n/a: version range not reported

## Description

The accept_filter mechanism in FreeBSD 4 through 4.5 does not properly remove entries from the incomplete listen queue when adding a syncache, which allows remote attackers to cause a denial of service (network service availability) via a large number of connection attempts, which fills the queue.

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## References

- http://www.iss.net/security_center/static/9209.php
- http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/4879
- http://www.osvdb.org/5081
- http://archives.neohapsis.com/archives/freebsd/2002-05/0349.html

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