Title: Linux FPF Kernel Module Denial Of Service Vulnerability
Severity: HIGH
Description:
FPF is a Linux Kernel Module which alters the Linux TCP/IP stack, causing it to emulate other operating systems when fingerprinted using tools such as nmap or Queso.
It is possible to cause the Kernel to panic by sending fragmented packets to a machine with this module loaded.
An attacker could easily launch an attack using a utility such as nmap.
Affected Products:
- Packet Knights FPF Linux Kernel Module 1.0.0
References:
- Packet Knights: Packet Knights Homepage
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