CVE-2002-2280

Description

syslogd on OpenBSD 2.9 through 3.2 does not change the source IP address of syslog packets when the machine's IP addressed is changed without rebooting, e.g. via ifconfig, which can cause incorrect information to be sent to the syslog server.

Category

2.1
CVSS
Severity: Low
CVSS 2.0 •
EPSS 0.07%
Affected: n/a n/a
Published at:
Updated at:

References

Link Tags
http://archives.neohapsis.com/archives/bugtraq/2002-11/0272.html mailing list
https://exchange.xforce.ibmcloud.com/vulnerabilities/10702 vdb entry
http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/6219 vdb entry

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the severity of CVE-2002-2280?
CVE-2002-2280 has been scored as a low severity vulnerability.
How to fix CVE-2002-2280?
To fix CVE-2002-2280, make sure you are using an up-to-date version of the affected component(s) by checking the vendor release notes. As for now, there are no other specific guidelines available.
Is CVE-2002-2280 being actively exploited in the wild?
As for now, there are no information to confirm that CVE-2002-2280 is being actively exploited. According to its EPSS score, there is a ~0% probability that this vulnerability will be exploited by malicious actors in the next 30 days.
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