CVE-2008-4099

high

Description

PyDNS (aka python-dns) before 2.3.1-4 in Debian GNU/Linux does not use random source ports or transaction IDs for DNS requests, which makes it easier for remote attackers to spoof DNS responses, a different vulnerability than CVE-2008-1447.

References

http://www.openwall.com/lists/oss-security/2008/09/16/4

http://www.openwall.com/lists/oss-security/2008/09/11/1

http://packages.debian.org/changelogs/pool/main/p/python-dns/python-dns_2.3.3-1/changelog

Details

Source: Mitre, NVD

Published: 2008-09-18

Updated: 2024-11-21

Risk Information

CVSS v2

Base Score: 6.4

Vector: CVSS2#AV:N/AC:L/Au:N/C:N/I:P/A:P

Severity: Medium

CVSS v3

Base Score: 7.5

Vector: CVSS:3.0/AV:N/AC:L/PR:N/UI:N/S:U/C:N/I:H/A:N

Severity: High