CVE-2008-3217
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CVE-2008-3217 is a vulnerability of currently unknown severity. PowerDNS Recursor before 3.1.6 does not always use the strongest random number generator for source port selection, which makes it easier for remote attack vectors to conduct DNS cache poisoning. NOTE: this is related to incomplete integration of security improvements associated with addressing CVE-2008-1637.. EPSS estimates a 1.81% chance of exploitation in the next 30 days.
Description
PowerDNS Recursor before 3.1.6 does not always use the strongest random number generator for source port selection, which makes it easier for remote attack vectors to conduct DNS cache poisoning. NOTE: this is related to incomplete integration of security improvements associated with addressing CVE-2008-1637.
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Affected Software
| Vendor | Product | Versions |
|---|---|---|
| Powerdns | Recursor | <= 3.1.5 |
| Powerdns | Recursor | 3.0 |
| Powerdns | Recursor | 3.0.1 |
| Powerdns | Recursor | 3.1.1 |
| Powerdns | Recursor | 3.1.2 |
| Powerdns | Recursor | 3.1.3 |
| Powerdns | Recursor | 3.1.4 |
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