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CVE-2008-3217

MEDIUM · CVSS 6.8 EPSS 1.81%

Source: NVD + CISA KEV + EPSS (historical backfill) · Published 2008-07-18 · Last synced 2026-08-04

CyberRota Analysis

This is a medium severity vulnerability with a CVSS score of 6.8. It may be remotely exploitable.

CVE
CVE-2008-3217
Severity
MEDIUM
CVSS
6.8
EPSS
1.81%

Original NVD Description

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.