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CVE-2007-3153

5.0 · MEDIUM

The ares_init:randomize_key function in c-ares, on platforms other than Windows, uses a weak facility for producing a random number sequence (Unix rand), which makes it easier for remote attackers…

Published Jun 11, 2007daniel_stenbergEPSS 1.19%

Overview

CVE-2007-3153 is a medium-severity vulnerability affecting daniel_stenberg c-ares. It was published on June 11, 2007 and has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 5.0 (MEDIUM).

This vulnerability has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 5.0, rated MEDIUM. It can be exploited remotely over the network. No authentication or special privileges are required for exploitation.

Technical description

The ares_init:randomize_key function in c-ares, on platforms other than Windows, uses a weak facility for producing a random number sequence (Unix rand), which makes it easier for remote attackers to spoof DNS responses by guessing certain values.

Remediation

Check the references section for vendor advisories and patches from daniel_stenberg. Update c-ares to the latest patched version. If immediate patching is not possible, review the CVSS vector to understand the attack surface and apply compensating controls such as network segmentation or access restrictions.

Affected products

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References

Refcool.haxx.se/cvs.cgi/curl/ares/CHANGES?rev=HEAD&content-type=text/vnd.viewcvs-markupRefosvdb.org/37172Refwww.securityfocus.com/bid/24386Refexchange.xforce.ibmcloud.com/vulnerabilities/34980Refcool.haxx.se/cvs.cgi/curl/ares/CHANGES?rev=HEAD&content-type=text/vnd.viewcvs-markupRefosvdb.org/37172Refwww.securityfocus.com/bid/24386Refexchange.xforce.ibmcloud.com/vulnerabilities/34980

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Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2007-3153?

CVE-2007-3153 is a medium-severity vulnerability affecting daniel_stenberg c-ares. It was published on June 11, 2007 and has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 5.0 (MEDIUM).

How severe is CVE-2007-3153?

This vulnerability has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 5.0, rated MEDIUM. It can be exploited remotely over the network. No authentication or special privileges are required for exploitation.

How do I fix or remediate CVE-2007-3153?

Check the references section for vendor advisories and patches from daniel_stenberg. Update c-ares to the latest patched version. If immediate patching is not possible, review the CVSS vector to understand the attack surface and apply compensating controls such as network segmentation or access restrictions.

How can CyberStrike help with CVE-2007-3153?

CyberStrike is an open-source, AI-augmented pentesting engine. Rather than flag a version number, it tests whether an issue like CVE-2007-3153 is actually reachable in your own applications and APIs, then verifies each finding before reporting it. That tells you if the weakness is a real, exploitable risk in your environment or a false positive you can safely deprioritize.

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