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CVE-2008-3217

PowerDNS Recursor before 3.1.6 does not always use the strongest random number generator for source port selection, which makes it easier fo

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Summary

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.

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References 9

openwall.com

wiki.powerdns.com

secunia.com

doc.powerdns.com

exchange.xforce.ibmcloud.com

redhat.com

securityfocus.com