Intrusion PreventionLinux.Kernel.Netfilter.xt_TCPMSS.DoS
Description
This indicates an attack attempt to exploit a Denial of Service Vulnerability in Linux Kernel.
The vulnerability is due to an error in the vulnerable application when handling a maliciously crafted request. A remote attacker may be able to exploit this to cause a denial of service condition or even arbitrary code execution on the affected system.
Affected Products
Linux Kernel Project Kernel prior to 4.11
Linux Kernel Project Kernel Prior to 4.9.36
Impact
Denial of Service: Remote attackers can crash vulnerable systems.
Recommended Actions
Apply the most recent upgrade or patch from the vendor:
https://git.kernel.org/pub/scm/linux/kernel/git/torvalds/linux.git/commit/?id=2638fd0f92d4397884fd991d8f4925cb3f081901
Telemetry
Coverage
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Version Updates
| Date | Version | Detail |
|---|---|---|
| 2022-10-25 | 22.421 | Sig Added |
| 2019-06-06 | 14.627 | Severity:high:critical |
| 2018-11-13 | 13.489 | Sig Added |
| 2018-10-26 | 13.480 | Sig Added |
| ID | 46002 |
| Created | May 10, 2018 |
| Updated | Oct 24, 2022 |
| Risk |
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| CVE ID | CVE-2017-18017 |
| Exploit Prediction Score | 95.38% |
| Default Action | drop |
| Active | |
| Affected OS | Linux |
| Affected App | Other |