Vulnerability Details : CVE-2008-3217
PowerDNS Recursor before 3.1.6 does not always use the strongest random number generator for source port selection, which makes it easier for remote attack vectors to conduct DNS cache poisoning. NOTE: this is related to incomplete integration of security improvements associated with addressing CVE-2008-1637.
Threat overview for CVE-2008-3217
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Top open port discovered on systems with this issue
53
IPs affected by CVE-2008-3217 4
Threat actors abusing to this issue?
Yes
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Exploit prediction scoring system (EPSS) score for CVE-2008-3217
Probability of exploitation activity in the next 30 days: 0.78%
Percentile, the proportion of vulnerabilities that are scored at or less: ~ 79 % EPSS Score History EPSS FAQ
CVSS scores for CVE-2008-3217
Base Score | Base Severity | CVSS Vector | Exploitability Score | Impact Score | Score Source |
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6.8
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MEDIUM | AV:N/AC:M/Au:N/C:P/I:P/A:P |
8.6
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6.4
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NIST |
CWE ids for CVE-2008-3217
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Assigned by: nvd@nist.gov (Primary)
References for CVE-2008-3217
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http://www.openwall.com/lists/oss-security/2008/07/09/10
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http://www.openwall.com/lists/oss-security/2008/07/16/12
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http://www.openwall.com/lists/oss-security/2008/07/10/6
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https://www.redhat.com/archives/fedora-package-announce/2008-July/msg01353.html
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http://doc.powerdns.com/changelog.html#CHANGELOG-RECURSOR-3-1-6
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http://wiki.powerdns.com/cgi-bin/trac.fcgi/changeset/1179
Patch
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https://exchange.xforce.ibmcloud.com/vulnerabilities/43925
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http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/30782
Products affected by CVE-2008-3217
- cpe:2.3:a:powerdns:recursor:*:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
- cpe:2.3:a:powerdns:recursor:3.0:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
- cpe:2.3:a:powerdns:recursor:3.0.1:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
- cpe:2.3:a:powerdns:recursor:3.1.2:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
- cpe:2.3:a:powerdns:recursor:3.1.1:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
- cpe:2.3:a:powerdns:recursor:3.1.3:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
- cpe:2.3:a:powerdns:recursor:3.1.4:*:*:*:*:*:*:*