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CVE-2008-4100

MEDIUM CVSS: 6.4 Published: 2008-09-18 Modified: 2026-06-16

Description

GNU adns 1.4 and earlier uses a fixed source port and sequential transaction IDs for DNS requests, which makes it easier for remote attackers to spoof DNS responses, a different vulnerability than CVE-2008-1447. NOTE: the vendor reports that this is intended behavior and is compatible with the product's intended role in a trusted environment.

Affected Platforms

Gnu Adns

Weakness Type

CWE-16

References