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CVE-2008-3910

10.0 · HIGH

dns2tcp before 0.4.1 does not properly handle negative values in a certain length field in the input argument to the (1) dns_simple_decode or (2) dns_decode function, which allows remote attackers…

Published Sep 4, 2008hscCWE-189EPSS 2.43%

Overview

CVE-2008-3910 is a high-severity vulnerability affecting hsc dns2tcp. It was published on September 4, 2008 and has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 10.0 (HIGH).

This vulnerability has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 10.0, rated HIGH. It can be exploited remotely over the network. No authentication or special privileges are required for exploitation.

Technical description

dns2tcp before 0.4.1 does not properly handle negative values in a certain length field in the input argument to the (1) dns_simple_decode or (2) dns_decode function, which allows remote attackers to overwrite a buffer and have unspecified other impact.

Remediation

Check the references section for vendor advisories and patches from hsc. Update dns2tcp 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

VendorProductVersionsStatus
hscdns2tcp0Affected

References

Refwww.hsc.fr/ressources/outils/dns2tcp/index.html.enRefwww.openwall.com/lists/oss-security/2008/09/03/5Refwww.securityfocus.com/bid/31080Refexchange.xforce.ibmcloud.com/vulnerabilities/44974Refwww.hsc.fr/ressources/outils/dns2tcp/index.html.enRefwww.openwall.com/lists/oss-security/2008/09/03/5Refwww.securityfocus.com/bid/31080Refexchange.xforce.ibmcloud.com/vulnerabilities/44974

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Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2008-3910?

CVE-2008-3910 is a high-severity vulnerability affecting hsc dns2tcp. It was published on September 4, 2008 and has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 10.0 (HIGH).

How severe is CVE-2008-3910?

This vulnerability has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 10.0, rated HIGH. It can be exploited remotely over the network. No authentication or special privileges are required for exploitation.

How do I fix or remediate CVE-2008-3910?

Check the references section for vendor advisories and patches from hsc. Update dns2tcp 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-2008-3910?

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