VulnerabilityModified
CVE-2002-0510
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.
MEDIUM 5.0EPSS 2.48%
Does this matter?
Lower severity and a low EPSS score (2.48%). Track it; it rarely justifies an emergency change on its own.
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.
- CVSS 2.0
- 5.0 MEDIUMAV:N/AC:L/Au:N/C:P/I:N/A:N
- EPSS
- 2.48% probability · 84th percentile
- CISA KEV
- Not listed
- Affected
- linux/linux kernel
- Source
- cve@mitre.org
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
Source: NVD record, EPSS from FIRST.org, KEV from CISA. Refreshed daily.