CVE-2008-4392
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CVE-2008-4392 is a vulnerability of currently unknown severity. dnscache in Daniel J. Bernstein djbdns 1.05 does not prevent simultaneous identical outbound DNS queries, which makes it easier for remote attackers to spoof DNS responses, as demonstrated by a spoofed A record in the Additional section of a response to a Start of Authority (SOA) query.. EPSS estimates a 1.69% chance of exploitation in the next 30 days.
Description
dnscache in Daniel J. Bernstein djbdns 1.05 does not prevent simultaneous identical outbound DNS queries, which makes it easier for remote attackers to spoof DNS responses, as demonstrated by a spoofed A record in the Additional section of a response to a Start of Authority (SOA) query.
Metrics
Weakness Enumeration
Affected Software
| Vendor | Product | Versions |
|---|---|---|
| D.J.Bernstein | Djbdns | 1.05 |
References
- http://secunia.com/advisories/33855Vendor Advisory
- http://www.your.org/dnscache/Patch, Vendor Advisory
- http://www.your.org/dnscache/djbdns.pdfVendor Advisory
- http://secunia.com/advisories/33855Vendor Advisory
- http://www.your.org/dnscache/Patch, Vendor Advisory
- http://www.your.org/dnscache/djbdns.pdfVendor Advisory
Timeline
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- Status
- Modified
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