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CVE-2008-4099

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.

Published

2008-09-18T17:59:32.827

Last Modified

2025-04-09T00:30:58.490

Status

Deferred

Source

[email protected]

Severity

CVSSv2: 6.4 (MEDIUM)

CVSSv2 Vector

AV:N/AC:L/Au:N/C:N/I:P/A:P

  • Access Vector: NETWORK
  • Access Complexity: LOW
  • Authentication: NONE
  • Confidentiality Impact: NONE
  • Integrity Impact: PARTIAL
  • Availability Impact: PARTIAL
Exploitability Score

10.0

Impact Score

4.9

Weaknesses
  • Type: Primary
    CWE-16
Affected Vendors & Products
Type Vendor Product Version/Range Vulnerable?
Application debian python-dns ≤ 2.3.1-3 Yes
Application debian python-dns 2.3.0-1 Yes
Application debian python-dns 2.3.0-2 Yes
Application debian python-dns 2.3.0-3 Yes
Application debian python-dns 2.3.0-4 Yes
Application debian python-dns 2.3.0-5 Yes
Application debian python-dns 2.3.0-5.1 Yes
Application debian python-dns 2.3.0-6 Yes
Application debian python-dns 2.3.1-1 Yes
Application debian python-dns 2.3.1-2 Yes
Application debian linux unknown No
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