CVE-2008-4099

Description

PyDNS (aka python-dns) before 2.3.1-4 in Debian GNU/Linux does not use random source ports or transaction IDs for DNS requests, which makes it easier for remote attackers to spoof DNS responses, a different vulnerability than CVE-2008-1447.

How to fix CVE-2008-4099

To remediate CVE-2008-4099, upgrade the affected package to a fixed version below.

• Debian/python-dns—upgrade to 2.3.1-5 or later

Is CVE-2008-4099 being exploited?

Low — EPSS is 0.7%, meaning exploitation activity has not been observed at scale.

Affected packages (1)

• from 0, < 2.3.1-5

References (4)

• EXPLOITbugs.debian.org/cgi-bin/bugreport.cgi?bug=490217
• WEBpackages.debian.org/changelogs/pool/main/p/python-dns/python-dns_2.3.3-1/changelog
• WEBwww.openwall.com/lists/oss-security/2008/09/11/1
• WEBwww.openwall.com/lists/oss-security/2008/09/16/4