CVE-2005-0877
First published: Sat Mar 26 2005(Updated: )
Dnsmasq before 2.21 allows remote attackers to poison the DNS cache via answers to queries that were not made by Dnsmasq.
Credit: cve@mitre.org cve@mitre.org
| Affected Software | Affected Version | How to fix |
|---|---|---|
| thekelleys Dnsmasq | =2.0 | |
| thekelleys Dnsmasq | =2.1 | |
| thekelleys Dnsmasq | =2.2 | |
| thekelleys Dnsmasq | =2.3 | |
| thekelleys Dnsmasq | =2.4 | |
| thekelleys Dnsmasq | =2.5 | |
| thekelleys Dnsmasq | =2.6 | |
| thekelleys Dnsmasq | =2.7 | |
| thekelleys Dnsmasq | =2.8 | |
| thekelleys Dnsmasq | =2.9 | |
| thekelleys Dnsmasq | =2.10 | |
| thekelleys Dnsmasq | =2.11 | |
| thekelleys Dnsmasq | =2.12 | |
| thekelleys Dnsmasq | =2.13 | |
| thekelleys Dnsmasq | =2.14 | |
| thekelleys Dnsmasq | =2.15 | |
| thekelleys Dnsmasq | =2.16 | |
| thekelleys Dnsmasq | =2.17 | |
| thekelleys Dnsmasq | =2.18 | |
| thekelleys Dnsmasq | =2.19 | |
| thekelleys Dnsmasq | =2.20 | |
| the kelleys dnsmasq | <2.21 |
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is the severity of CVE-2005-0877?
CVE-2005-0877 is considered a medium-level vulnerability as it allows remote attackers to poison the DNS cache.
How do I fix CVE-2005-0877?
You can fix CVE-2005-0877 by upgrading Dnsmasq to version 2.21 or later.
What versions of Dnsmasq are affected by CVE-2005-0877?
CVE-2005-0877 impacts all Dnsmasq versions prior to 2.21.
What are the potential impacts of CVE-2005-0877?
The potential impacts of CVE-2005-0877 include DNS cache poisoning, which can lead to users being directed to malicious sites.
Is there a workaround for CVE-2005-0877 if I cannot upgrade Dnsmasq?
If upgrading is not possible, you may configure Dnsmasq to minimize the attack surface by limiting source IPs and implementing upstream DNS security.
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