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CVE-2006-1624 Detail

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.


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Vendor Statements (disclaimer)

Official Statement from Mandriva (07/20/2006)

Mandriva does not enable the -r option in syslogd per default, which prevents syslogd from listening for remote events. The -x option is also described in /etc/sysconfig/syslog for those who wish to enable the -r option.

Official Statement from Red Hat (12/06/2006)

Red Hat does not consider this to be a security issue. Enabling the -r option is not suggested without the -x option which is clearly documented in the /etc/sysconfig/syslog configuration file.

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Hyperlink Resource
http://www.securityfocus.com/archive/1/429618/100/0/threaded
http://www.securityfocus.com/archive/1/429739/100/0/threaded
https://exchange.xforce.ibmcloud.com/vulnerabilities/25672

Weakness Enumeration

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Change History

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Quick Info

CVE Dictionary Entry:
CVE-2006-1624
NVD Published Date:
04/05/2006
NVD Last Modified:
10/18/2018
Source:
MITRE