CVE-1999-1018: IPChains in Linux kernels 2.2.10 and earlier does not reassemble IP fragments before checking the header information, wh

Published n/a Updated 2026-08-21T04:30:48.080Z

Summary

IPChains in Linux kernels 2.2.10 and earlier does not reassemble IP fragments before checking the header information, which allows a remote attacker to bypass the filtering rules using several fragments with 0 offsets.

Severity

UNKNOWN

Source Attribution

Source: NVD · Updated: 2026-08-21T04:30:48.080Z · Confidence: high

Impact

Based on CVSS vector: n/a — assess confidentiality, integrity, and availability impact via the official vector documentation.

Affected Software

Fix

Upgrade affected software to the fixed version identified above. Apply vendor patches and monitor advisories before exposed systems go unpatched.

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