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
No action required. See http://www.infosecwriters.com/text_resources/pdf/nmap.pdf
Links
content/en_us/announcements_cve_cve-2002-0510.txt · Last modified: 2014/12/18 17:04 (external edit)