CVE-2002-0510

Linux 2.4.x - Info Disclosure

Title source: llm

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.

References (3)

[Vendor Advisory] http://www.iss.net/security_center/static/8588.php

[Vendor Advisory] http://www.securityfocus.com/archive/1/262840

[Vendor Advisory] http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/4314

Scores

EPSS 0.0104

EPSS Percentile 77.1%

Classification

Status draft

Affected Products (19)

linux/linux_kernel

... and 4 more

Timeline

Published Aug 12, 2002

Tracked Since Feb 18, 2026