Description
FreeBSD 4.1.1 and earlier, and possibly other BSD-based OSes, uses an insufficient random number generator to generate initial TCP sequence numbers (ISN), which allows remote attackers to spoof TCP connections.
Products
- FreeBSD 2.0
- FreeBSD 3.0
- FreeBSD 4.0
- FreeBSD 4.1.1
- FreeBSD 4.1
Questions to Ask Vendors
- Can you confirm whether your systems are affected by CVE-2000-0916, and if so, what steps are you currently taking to mitigate this vulnerability?
- What is your estimated timeline for fully resolving CVE-2000-0916 in your products or services, and how will you communicate updates on this issue to us as your customer?
Recommended Actions
- Check out the advisory links provided below.
References