# CVE-2002-2280: 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 withou

- Severity: no CVSS score reported
- Known exploited (CISA KEV): no
- Published: 2007-10-18 · Updated: 2024-08-08

## Affected

- n/a: version range not reported

## 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.

## What to do

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## References

- http://archives.neohapsis.com/archives/bugtraq/2002-11/0272.html
- https://exchange.xforce.ibmcloud.com/vulnerabilities/10702
- http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/6219

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