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CVE-2010-0362

5.0 · MEDIUM

Zeus Web Server before 4.3r5 does not use random transaction IDs for DNS requests, which makes it easier for remote attackers to spoof DNS responses.

Published Jan 20, 2010zeusCWE-310EPSS 1.47%

Overview

CVE-2010-0362 is a medium-severity vulnerability affecting zeus zeus_web_server. It was published on January 20, 2010 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

Zeus Web Server before 4.3r5 does not use random transaction IDs for DNS requests, which makes it easier for remote attackers to spoof DNS responses.

Remediation

Check the references section for vendor advisories and patches from zeus. Update zeus_web_server 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
zeuszeus_web_server0Affected

Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2010-0362?

CVE-2010-0362 is a medium-severity vulnerability affecting zeus zeus_web_server. It was published on January 20, 2010 and has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 5.0 (MEDIUM).

How severe is CVE-2010-0362?

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-2010-0362?

Check the references section for vendor advisories and patches from zeus. Update zeus_web_server 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.

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