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CVE-2008-4099

Medium
6.4/10

Summary

PyDNS (aka python-dns) before 2.3.1-4 in Debian GNU/Linux does not use random source ports or transaction IDs for DNS requests, which makes it easier for remote attackers to spoof DNS responses, a different vulnerability than CVE-2008-1447.

  • LOW
  • NETWORK
  • NONE
  • PARTIAL
  • NONE
  • PARTIAL

CWE-16 - Configuration

Weaknesses in this category are typically introduced during the configuration of the software.

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Advisory Timeline

  • Published