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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 dete…

Impact

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.

Affected products

VendorProductAffected versions
LinuxLinux Kernel
Versions 2.4.0, 2.4.1, 2.4.2, 2.4.3, 2.4.4, 2.4.5

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