CVE-2008-3337: Input Validation

Published Aug 8, 2008
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Updated

PowerDNS Authoritative Server before 2.9.21.1 drops malformed queries, which might make it easier for remote attackers to poison DNS caches of other products running on other servers, a different issue than CVE-2008-1447 and CVE-2008-3217.

Affected Software

3 affected componentsFixes available
debian/pdns
4.1.6-3+deb10u14.4.1-14.7.3-24.8.3-1
PowerDNS Authoritative Server<=2.9.21
PowerDNS PowerDNS

Event History

Aug 8, 2008
CVE Published
via MITRE·07:00 PM
Data Sourced
via MITRE·07:00 PM
Description
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Frequently Asked Questions

1

What is the severity of CVE-2008-3337?

CVE-2008-3337 is considered a moderate severity vulnerability that can lead to DNS cache poisoning.

2

How do I fix CVE-2008-3337?

To fix CVE-2008-3337, upgrade PowerDNS Authoritative Server to version 2.9.21.1 or later.

3

What systems are affected by CVE-2008-3337?

CVE-2008-3337 affects PowerDNS Authoritative Server versions prior to 2.9.21.

4

Can CVE-2008-3337 be exploited remotely?

Yes, CVE-2008-3337 can be exploited by remote attackers through malformed DNS queries.

5

What are the consequences of CVE-2008-3337?

The consequence of CVE-2008-3337 is the potential for DNS cache poisoning, impacting the integrity of DNS responses.

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