CVE-2008-4099 in python-dns

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.

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• Reservation: 09/15/2008
• Disclosure: 09/18/2008
• Moderation: VulDB entry created
• Entries: VDB-44081 (1)
• CPE: ready
• CWE: CWE-16 (Confirmed)
• CVSS: 6.5
• EPSS: 0.00724
• Activities: Very Low

Sources

• MITRE: https://www.cve.org/CVERecord?id=CVE-2008-4099
• NVD: https://nvd.nist.gov/vuln/detail/CVE-2008-4099
• CVE Details: https://www.cvedetails.com/cve/CVE-2008-4099/