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.
http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/4314
http://www.securityfocus.com/archive/1/262840
http://www.iss.net/security_center/static/8588.php
Source: Mitre, NVD
Published: 2002-08-12
Updated: 2024-11-20
Base Score: 5
Vector: CVSS2#AV:N/AC:L/Au:N/C:P/I:N/A:N
Severity: Medium
Base Score: 8.2
Vector: CVSS:3.0/AV:N/AC:L/PR:N/UI:N/S:U/C:L/I:N/A:H
Severity: High