CVE-2005-0877

HIGHCVSS 7.5/10EPSS 1.87%

Last modified

CVE-2005-0877 is a high-severity vulnerability rated 7.5/10 on the CVSS scale. Dnsmasq before 2.21 allows remote attackers to poison the DNS cache via answers to queries that were not made by Dnsmasq.. EPSS estimates a 1.87% chance of exploitation in the next 30 days.

Description

Dnsmasq before 2.21 allows remote attackers to poison the DNS cache via answers to queries that were not made by Dnsmasq.

Metrics

CVSS 3.1
7.5/10

CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:N/UI:N/S:U/C:N/I:H/A:N

EPSS Probability
1.87%

76.7th percentile

Probability of exploitation in the next 30 days. Learn more

Weakness Enumeration

Affected Software

VendorProductVersions
ThekelleysDnsmasq< 2.21

References

Timeline

Published
Last Modified
Status
Modified

Frequently Asked Questions

What is CVE-2005-0877?
Dnsmasq before 2.21 allows remote attackers to poison the DNS cache via answers to queries that were not made by Dnsmasq.
How severe is CVE-2005-0877?
CVE-2005-0877 has a CVSS score of 7.5/10 (HIGH severity). The EPSS model estimates a 1.87% probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
How do I fix CVE-2005-0877?
Check the vendor references and advisories linked above for patched versions and mitigation guidance. You can also run a Strix scan to test if your systems are affected.

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Source: NVD / NIST