CVE-2008-0087

Name: CVE-2008-0087
Creator: NVD / NIST
Published: 2008-04-08T23:05:00+00:00
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/zero/1.0/

HIGHCVSS 7.5/10EPSS 31.37%

Last modified Jun 16, 2026

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

7.5/10

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

EPSS Probability

31.37%

98.1th percentile

Probability of exploitation in the next 30 days. Learn more

Weakness Enumeration

CWE-330

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.trusteer.com/docs/windowsresolver.htmlBroken Link
http://www.us-cert.gov/cas/techalerts/TA08-099A.htmlBroken Link, Third Party Advisory, US Government Resource
http://www.vupen.com/english/advisories/2008/1144/referencesBroken Link
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.trusteer.com/docs/windowsresolver.htmlBroken Link
http://www.us-cert.gov/cas/techalerts/TA08-099A.htmlBroken Link, Third Party Advisory, US Government Resource
http://www.vupen.com/english/advisories/2008/1144/referencesBroken Link
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: Apr 8, 2008
Last Modified: Jun 16, 2026
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.

Are you affected by CVE-2008-0087?

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Source: NVD / NIST