CVE-2001-0026
CVE-2001-0026 is a medium-severity vulnerability in Roaring Penguin Pppoe with a CVSS 2.0 base score of 5.0. It is not currently listed as actively exploited by CISA, and its EPSS exploit-prediction score is low.
Key facts
- Severity: Medium (CVSS 2.0 base score 5.0)
- EPSS exploit prediction: 8% (94th percentile)
- Actively exploited: Not listed in CISA KEV
- Affected product: Roaring Penguin Pppoe
- Published:
- Last modified:
Description
rp-pppoe PPPoE client allows remote attackers to cause a denial of service via the Clamp MSS option and a TCP packet with a zero-length TCP option.
Frequently asked questions
- What is CVE-2001-0026?
- rp-pppoe PPPoE client allows remote attackers to cause a denial of service via the Clamp MSS option and a TCP packet with a zero-length TCP option.
- How severe is CVE-2001-0026?
- CVE-2001-0026 has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 5.0, rated medium severity.
- Is CVE-2001-0026 being actively exploited?
- It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 8% (94th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
- What products are affected by CVE-2001-0026?
- CVE-2001-0026 primarily affects Roaring Penguin Pppoe. In total, 5 product configurations (CPEs) are listed as vulnerable; see the affected-products list for the exact versions.
- How do I fix CVE-2001-0026?
- Review the linked vendor and NVD advisories for patched versions and mitigations, then upgrade or apply the recommended workaround.
- When was CVE-2001-0026 published?
- CVE-2001-0026 was published on 2001-02-12 and last updated on 2026-06-16.
References
- http://archives.neohapsis.com/archives/bugtraq/2000-12/0134.html
- http://distro.conectiva.com.br/atualizacoes/?id=a&anuncio=000357
- http://www.linux-mandrake.com/en/security/MDKSA-2000-084.php3
- http://www.redhat.com/support/errata/RHSA-2000-130.html
- http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/2098
- https://exchange.xforce.ibmcloud.com/vulnerabilities/5727
Affected products (5)
- cpe:2.3:a:roaring_penguin:pppoe:2.0:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
- cpe:2.3:a:roaring_penguin:pppoe:2.1:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
- cpe:2.3:a:roaring_penguin:pppoe:2.2:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
- cpe:2.3:a:roaring_penguin:pppoe:2.3:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
- cpe:2.3:a:roaring_penguin:pppoe:2.4:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
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