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CVE-2008-4099

6.4 · MEDIUM

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…

Published Sep 18, 2008debianCWE-16EPSS 2.28%

Overview

CVE-2008-4099 is a medium-severity vulnerability affecting debian python-dns. It was published on September 18, 2008 and has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 6.4 (MEDIUM).

This vulnerability has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 6.4, rated MEDIUM. It can be exploited remotely over the network. No authentication or special privileges are required for exploitation.

Technical 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.

Remediation

Check the references section for vendor advisories and patches from debian. Update python-dns 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
debianpython-dns0Affected

References

Refbugs.debian.org/cgi-bin/bugreport.cgi?bug=490217Refpackages.debian.org/changelogs/pool/main/p/python-dns/python-dns_2.3.3-1/changelogRefwww.openwall.com/lists/oss-security/2008/09/11/1Refwww.openwall.com/lists/oss-security/2008/09/16/4Refbugs.debian.org/cgi-bin/bugreport.cgi?bug=490217Refpackages.debian.org/changelogs/pool/main/p/python-dns/python-dns_2.3.3-1/changelogRefwww.openwall.com/lists/oss-security/2008/09/11/1Refwww.openwall.com/lists/oss-security/2008/09/16/4

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Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2008-4099?

CVE-2008-4099 is a medium-severity vulnerability affecting debian python-dns. It was published on September 18, 2008 and has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 6.4 (MEDIUM).

How severe is CVE-2008-4099?

This vulnerability has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 6.4, 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-2008-4099?

Check the references section for vendor advisories and patches from debian. Update python-dns 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-2008-4099?

CyberStrike is an open-source, AI-augmented pentesting engine. Rather than flag a version number, it tests whether an issue like CVE-2008-4099 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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