CWE
16
Advisory Published
Updated

CVE-2008-4100

First published: Thu Sep 18 2008(Updated: )

GNU adns 1.4 and earlier uses a fixed source port and sequential transaction IDs for DNS requests, which makes it easier for remote attackers to spoof DNS responses, a different vulnerability than CVE-2008-1447. NOTE: the vendor reports that this is intended behavior and is compatible with the product's intended role in a trusted environment.

Credit: secalert@redhat.com

Affected SoftwareAffected VersionHow to fix
GNU Adns=0.5
GNU Adns=0.9
GNU Adns<=1.4
GNU Adns=1.0
GNU Adns=0.8
GNU Adns=0.2
GNU Adns=0.6
GNU Adns=1.3
GNU Adns=1.2
GNU Adns=0.3
GNU Adns=1.1
GNU Adns=0.4
GNU Adns=0.1
GNU Adns=0.7

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Frequently Asked Questions

  • What is the severity of CVE-2008-4100?

    CVE-2008-4100 is classified as a medium severity vulnerability due to its potential to allow DNS response spoofing.

  • How do I fix CVE-2008-4100?

    To mitigate CVE-2008-4100, consider upgrading to a version of GNU adns later than 1.4 which addresses this issue.

  • What versions of GNU adns are affected by CVE-2008-4100?

    CVE-2008-4100 affects GNU adns versions up to and including 1.4.

  • How does CVE-2008-4100 exploit DNS requests?

    CVE-2008-4100 allows attackers to spoof DNS responses by using a fixed source port and sequential transaction IDs in DNS requests.

  • Is CVE-2008-4100 a known vulnerability?

    Yes, CVE-2008-4100 is a documented vulnerability that has been acknowledged by the GNU adns vendor.

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