CVE-2008-6194

UnknownEPSS 11.44%

Last modified

CVE-2008-6194 is a vulnerability of currently unknown severity. Memory leak in the DNS server in Microsoft Windows allows remote attackers to cause a denial of service (memory consumption) via DNS packets. NOTE: this issue reportedly exists because of an incorrect fix for CVE-2007-3898.. EPSS estimates a 11.44% chance of exploitation in the next 30 days.

Description

Memory leak in the DNS server in Microsoft Windows allows remote attackers to cause a denial of service (memory consumption) via DNS packets. NOTE: this issue reportedly exists because of an incorrect fix for CVE-2007-3898.

Metrics

EPSS Probability
11.44%

95.5th percentile

Probability of exploitation in the next 30 days. Learn more

Weakness Enumeration

Affected Software

VendorProductVersions
MicrosoftWindowsAll versions

References

Timeline

Published
Last Modified
Status
Modified

Frequently Asked Questions

What is CVE-2008-6194?
Memory leak in the DNS server in Microsoft Windows allows remote attackers to cause a denial of service (memory consumption) via DNS packets. NOTE: this issue reportedly exists because of an incorrect fix for CVE-2007-3898.
How severe is CVE-2008-6194?
Severity scoring for CVE-2008-6194 is pending analysis. The EPSS model estimates a 11.44% probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
How do I fix CVE-2008-6194?
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