CVE-2002-0060: Linux Kernel

High severity, CVSS 7.5. EPSS: 4.9% chance of exploitation in the next 30 days.

IRC connection tracking helper module in the netfilter subsystem for Linux 2.4.18-pre9 and earlier does not properly set the mask for conntrack expectations for incoming DCC connections, which could allow remote attackers to bypass intended firewall restrictions.

Affected products

• Linux Linux Kernel: up to and including 2.4.18

Published 2002-03-08. Last modified 2026-06-16.