CVE-2008-3217

Name: CVE-2008-3217
Creator: NVD / NIST
Published: 2008-07-18T16:41:00+00:00
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/zero/1.0/

UnknownEPSS 1.81%

Last modified Jun 16, 2026

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.

Metrics

EPSS Probability

1.81%

75.9th percentile

Probability of exploitation in the next 30 days. Learn more

Weakness Enumeration

CWE-189

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

References

Timeline

Published: Jul 18, 2008
Last Modified: Jun 16, 2026
Status: Modified

Frequently Asked Questions

What is CVE-2008-3217?

How severe is CVE-2008-3217?

Severity scoring for CVE-2008-3217 is pending analysis. The EPSS model estimates a 1.81% probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

How do I fix CVE-2008-3217?

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Source: NVD / NIST