UDP constant IP Identification field reveals host type
This entry from Security Metrics is followed up with the following CVE: CVE-2002-0510.
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
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