CVE-2008-4099
PyDNS (aka python-dns) before 2.3.1-4 in Debian GNU/Linux does not use random source ports or...
CVE-2008-4099 is a medium vulnerability (CVSS 6.4) in Debian Python-dns, published July 27, 2008. No source lists public exploit code. EPSS puts the chance of exploitation in the next 30 days at 2.28%, the 83rd percentile. No source names a fixed version.
- Severity
- 6.4 MediumCVSS 2.0, NVD
- Exploit chance
- 2.28%EPSS, 83rd percentile
- Exploitation
- None knownNot on CISA’s or ENISA’s lists
- Fixed in
- No fix listedNo source names one
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.
Exploit likelihood
Affected products
Affected packages
| Package | Affected | Fixed |
|---|---|---|
python-dnsDebian:4.0 From an advisory covering 3 CVEs | before 2.3.0-5.2+etch1, plus listed versions 2.3.0-5.1 | 2.3.0-5.2+etch1 |
What each source reports
NVD Score used
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.
- Record
CVE-2008-4099- CVSS 2.0
- 6.4 Medium
AV:N/AC:L/Au:N/C:N/I:P/A:P - Weakness
- CWE-16
- Updated
- 2026-11-02
CVE ListNo score
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.
- Record
CVE-2008-4099- Updated
- 2026-11-02
EUVDEUVD-2008-4083No score
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.
- Record
EUVD-2008-4083- Updated
- 2026-11-03
GitHub AdvisoriesGHSA-9547-8gx6-787gNo score
PyDNS (aka python-dns) before 2.3.1-4 in Debian GNU/Linux does not use random source ports or...
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.
- Record
GHSA-9547-8gx6-787g- Updated
- 2026-11-02
OSVNo score
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.
- Record
CVE-2008-4099- Updated
- 2026-11-02
History
| Recorded | Changed | Sources |
|---|---|---|
| affected, facts | ||
| affected | ||
| aliases | EUVD | |
| first indexed | CVE List, GitHub Advisories, NVD, OSV |
Dates are when Every CVE recorded each change. Upstream dates may differ.