CVE-2008-4100

UnknownEPSS 1.49%

Last modified

CVE-2008-4100 is a vulnerability of currently unknown severity. GNU adns 1.4 and earlier uses a fixed source port and sequential transaction IDs for DNS requests, which makes it easier for remote attackers to spoof DNS responses, a different vulnerability than CVE-2008-1447. NOTE: the vendor reports that this is intended behavior and is compatible with the product's intended role in a trusted environment.. EPSS estimates a 1.49% chance of exploitation in the next 30 days.

Description

GNU adns 1.4 and earlier uses a fixed source port and sequential transaction IDs for DNS requests, which makes it easier for remote attackers to spoof DNS responses, a different vulnerability than CVE-2008-1447. NOTE: the vendor reports that this is intended behavior and is compatible with the product's intended role in a trusted environment.

Metrics

EPSS Probability
1.49%

70.9th percentile

Probability of exploitation in the next 30 days. Learn more

Weakness Enumeration

Affected Software

VendorProductVersions
GnuAdns<= 1.4
GnuAdns0.1
GnuAdns0.2
GnuAdns0.3
GnuAdns0.4
GnuAdns0.5
GnuAdns0.6
GnuAdns0.7
GnuAdns0.8
GnuAdns0.9
GnuAdns1.0
GnuAdns1.1
GnuAdns1.2
GnuAdns1.3

References

Timeline

Published
Last Modified
Status
Modified

Frequently Asked Questions

What is CVE-2008-4100?
GNU adns 1.4 and earlier uses a fixed source port and sequential transaction IDs for DNS requests, which makes it easier for remote attackers to spoof DNS responses, a different vulnerability than CVE-2008-1447. NOTE: the vendor reports that this is intended behavior and is compatible with the product's intended role in a trusted environment.
How severe is CVE-2008-4100?
Severity scoring for CVE-2008-4100 is pending analysis. The EPSS model estimates a 1.49% probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
How do I fix CVE-2008-4100?
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