content:en_us:announcements_cve_cve-2002-0510

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.'

ClearCenter response

Short response

ClearCenter does not consider this to be a security bug.

Long response

There are multiple ways to mask your version of Linux and various underlying services. ClearCenter does not consider this to be particularly critical nor that it provides a specific advantage to a hacker.

Resolution

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