CWE
NVD-CWE-Other
Advisory Published
Updated

CVE-2008-3630

First published: Wed Sep 10 2008(Updated: )

mDNSResponder in Apple Bonjour for Windows before 1.0.5, when an application uses the Bonjour API for unicast DNS, does not choose random values for transaction IDs or source ports in DNS requests, which makes it easier for remote attackers to spoof DNS responses, a different vulnerability than CVE-2008-1447.

Credit: cve@mitre.org

Affected SoftwareAffected VersionHow to fix
Apple Bonjour=1.0.4-unknown
Microsoft Windows NT=xp-sp3
Microsoft Windows 2000
Microsoft Windows 2003 Server
Microsoft Windows Vista
Microsoft Windows XP=sp2

Never miss a vulnerability like this again

Sign up to SecAlerts for real-time vulnerability data matched to your software, aggregated from hundreds of sources.

Frequently Asked Questions

  • What is the severity of CVE-2008-3630?

    CVE-2008-3630 has a moderate severity level due to its potential for DNS response spoofing.

  • How do I fix CVE-2008-3630?

    To fix CVE-2008-3630, upgrade to Apple Bonjour version 1.0.5 or later.

  • What versions of Apple Bonjour are affected by CVE-2008-3630?

    Apple Bonjour versions prior to 1.0.5 are affected by CVE-2008-3630.

  • Can CVE-2008-3630 affect all Windows versions?

    No, CVE-2008-3630 specifically affects Apple Bonjour for Windows before version 1.0.5.

  • What type of attack is associated with CVE-2008-3630?

    CVE-2008-3630 is associated with DNS spoofing attacks due to predictable transaction IDs.

Contact

SecAlerts Pty Ltd.
132 Wickham Terrace
Fortitude Valley,
QLD 4006, Australia
info@secalerts.co
By using SecAlerts services, you agree to our services end-user license agreement. This website is safeguarded by reCAPTCHA and governed by the Google Privacy Policy and Terms of Service. All names, logos, and brands of products are owned by their respective owners, and any usage of these names, logos, and brands for identification purposes only does not imply endorsement. If you possess any content that requires removal, please get in touch with us.
© 2025 SecAlerts Pty Ltd.
ABN: 70 645 966 203, ACN: 645 966 203