CVE-2002-0510
CVE-2002-0510 is a medium-severity vulnerability in Linux Linux Kernel with a CVSS 2.0 base score of 5.0. It is not currently listed as actively exploited by CISA, and its EPSS exploit-prediction score is low.
Key facts
- Severity: Medium (CVSS 2.0 base score 5.0)
- EPSS exploit prediction: 2% (83rd percentile)
- Actively exploited: Not listed in CISA KEV
- Affected product: Linux Linux Kernel
- Published:
- Last modified:
Description
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.
Frequently asked questions
- What is 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.
- How severe is CVE-2002-0510?
- CVE-2002-0510 has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 5.0, rated medium severity.
- Is CVE-2002-0510 being actively exploited?
- It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 2% (83rd percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
- What products are affected by CVE-2002-0510?
- CVE-2002-0510 primarily affects Linux Linux Kernel. In total, 19 product configurations (CPEs) are listed as vulnerable; see the affected-products list for the exact versions.
- How do I fix CVE-2002-0510?
- Review the linked vendor and NVD advisories for patched versions and mitigations, then upgrade or apply the recommended workaround.
- When was CVE-2002-0510 published?
- CVE-2002-0510 was published on 2002-08-12 and last updated on 2026-06-16.
References
- http://www.iss.net/security_center/static/8588.php
- http://www.securityfocus.com/archive/1/262840
- http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/4314
Affected products (19)
- cpe:2.3:o:linux:linux_kernel:2.4.0:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
- cpe:2.3:o:linux:linux_kernel:2.4.1:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
- cpe:2.3:o:linux:linux_kernel:2.4.2:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
- cpe:2.3:o:linux:linux_kernel:2.4.3:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
- cpe:2.3:o:linux:linux_kernel:2.4.4:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
- cpe:2.3:o:linux:linux_kernel:2.4.5:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
- cpe:2.3:o:linux:linux_kernel:2.4.6:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
- cpe:2.3:o:linux:linux_kernel:2.4.7:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
- cpe:2.3:o:linux:linux_kernel:2.4.8:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
- cpe:2.3:o:linux:linux_kernel:2.4.9:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
- cpe:2.3:o:linux:linux_kernel:2.4.10:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
- cpe:2.3:o:linux:linux_kernel:2.4.11:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
- cpe:2.3:o:linux:linux_kernel:2.4.12:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
- cpe:2.3:o:linux:linux_kernel:2.4.13:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
- cpe:2.3:o:linux:linux_kernel:2.4.14:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
- cpe:2.3:o:linux:linux_kernel:2.4.15:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
- cpe:2.3:o:linux:linux_kernel:2.4.16:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
- cpe:2.3:o:linux:linux_kernel:2.4.17:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
- cpe:2.3:o:linux:linux_kernel:2.4.18:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
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