CVE-2008-0087
HIGHCVSS 7.5/10EPSS 31.37%
Last modified
CVE-2008-0087 is a high-severity vulnerability rated 7.5/10 on the CVSS scale. The DNS client in Microsoft Windows 2000 SP4, XP SP2, Server 2003 SP1 and SP2, and Vista uses predictable DNS transaction IDs, which allows remote attackers to spoof DNS responses.. EPSS estimates a 31.37% chance of exploitation in the next 30 days.
Description
The DNS client in Microsoft Windows 2000 SP4, XP SP2, Server 2003 SP1 and SP2, and Vista uses predictable DNS transaction IDs, which allows remote attackers to spoof DNS responses.
Metrics
CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:N/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:N/A:N
Weakness Enumeration
Affected Software
| Vendor | Product | Versions | Update |
|---|---|---|---|
| Microsoft | Windows 2000 | All versions | Sp4 |
| Microsoft | Windows Server 2003 | All versions | Sp1 |
| Microsoft | Windows Vista | All versions | — |
| Microsoft | Windows Xp | All versions | — |
References
- http://marc.info/?l=bugtraq&m=120845064910729&w=2Mailing List, Third Party Advisory
- http://secunia.com/advisories/29696Broken Link, Third Party Advisory
- http://www.securityfocus.com/archive/1/490575/100/0/threadedBroken Link, Third Party Advisory, VDB Entry
- http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/28553Broken Link, Patch, Third Party Advisory, VDB Entry
- http://www.securitytracker.com/id?1019802Broken Link, Third Party Advisory, VDB Entry
- http://www.us-cert.gov/cas/techalerts/TA08-099A.htmlBroken Link, Third Party Advisory, US Government Resource
- https://docs.microsoft.com/en-us/security-updates/securitybulletins/2008/ms08-020Patch, Vendor Advisory
- https://oval.cisecurity.org/repository/search/definition/oval%3Aorg.mitre.oval%3Adef%3A5314Broken Link, Third Party Advisory
- http://marc.info/?l=bugtraq&m=120845064910729&w=2Mailing List, Third Party Advisory
- http://secunia.com/advisories/29696Broken Link, Third Party Advisory
- http://www.securityfocus.com/archive/1/490575/100/0/threadedBroken Link, Third Party Advisory, VDB Entry
- http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/28553Broken Link, Patch, Third Party Advisory, VDB Entry
- http://www.securitytracker.com/id?1019802Broken Link, Third Party Advisory, VDB Entry
- http://www.us-cert.gov/cas/techalerts/TA08-099A.htmlBroken Link, Third Party Advisory, US Government Resource
- https://docs.microsoft.com/en-us/security-updates/securitybulletins/2008/ms08-020Patch, Vendor Advisory
- https://oval.cisecurity.org/repository/search/definition/oval%3Aorg.mitre.oval%3Adef%3A5314Broken Link, Third Party Advisory
Timeline
- Published
- Last Modified
- Status
- Modified
Frequently Asked Questions
What is CVE-2008-0087?
The DNS client in Microsoft Windows 2000 SP4, XP SP2, Server 2003 SP1 and SP2, and Vista uses predictable DNS transaction IDs, which allows remote attackers to spoof DNS responses.
How severe is CVE-2008-0087?
CVE-2008-0087 has a CVSS score of 7.5/10 (HIGH severity). The EPSS model estimates a 31.37% probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
How do I fix CVE-2008-0087?
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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