CVE-2006-1624

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.

7.8

CVSS

Severity: High

CVSS 2.0 •

EPSS 0.85% Top 30%

Affected: n/a n/a

References

Link	Tags
http://www.securityfocus.com/archive/1/429618/100/0/threaded	mailing list
http://www.securityfocus.com/archive/1/429739/100/0/threaded	mailing list
https://exchange.xforce.ibmcloud.com/vulnerabilities/25672	vdb entry

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the severity of CVE-2006-1624?: CVE-2006-1624 has been scored as a high severity vulnerability.
How to fix CVE-2006-1624?: To fix CVE-2006-1624, 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-2006-1624 being actively exploited in the wild?: As for now, there are no information to confirm that CVE-2006-1624 is being actively exploited. According to its EPSS score, there is a ~1% probability that this vulnerability will be exploited by malicious actors in the next 30 days.

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