Description
The UDP implementation in Linux 2.4.x kernels keeps the IP Identification field at 0 for all non-fragmented packets, which could allow remote attackers to determine that a target system is running Linux.
Metrics
CVSS 2.0 5.0/10
AV:N/AC:L/Au:N/C:P/I:N/A:NAffected software
| Vendor | Product | Versions |
|---|---|---|
| n/a | n/a | n/a |
References
- http://www.iss.net/security_center/static/8588.phpVendor Advisory
- http://www.securityfocus.com/archive/1/262840Vendor Advisory
- http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/4314Vendor Advisory
- http://www.iss.net/security_center/static/8588.phpVendor Advisory
- http://www.securityfocus.com/archive/1/262840Vendor Advisory
- http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/4314Vendor Advisory
Timeline
- Published
- Aug 12, 2002
- Last modified
- Oct 9, 2026
- NVD status
- Modified