CVE-2006-1624
High
Description
The default configuration of syslogd in the Linux sysklogd package does not enable the -x (disable name lookups) option, which allows remote attackers to cause a denial of service (traffic amplification) via messages with spoofed source IP addresses.
SeverityHigh
CVSS7.8
Exploit probability—
Product
Linux Kernel
PublishedApr 5, 2006
First seenApr 5, 2006
How to fix
Sources list no fixed version or patch link for this vulnerability.
Affected products
| Product | Affected versions | Fixed in |
|---|---|---|
| linux linux_kernel | 2.6.20.1 | — |
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