PowerDNS Recursor before 3.1.6 does not always use the strongest random number generator for source port selection, which makes it easier for remote attack vectors to conduct DNS cache poisoning. NOTE: this is related to incomplete integration of security improvements associated with addressing CVE-2008-1637.
CVSS Details
- CVSS 3.1 Base Score: 7.5
Covered by Rapid7
| Product | Vendor Advisory | Solution File | Added | Published |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Debian | — | Upgrade pdns-recursor | Jul 30, 2024 | Jul 18, 2008 |
| Gentoo Linux | — | Upgrade net-dns/pdns-recursor. | Oct 30, 2017 | Jul 18, 2008 |
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