HIGH · 7.5

CVE-2005-0877

Dnsmasq before 2.21 allows remote attackers to poison the DNS cache via answers to queries that were not made by Dnsmasq.

Vulnerability Description

Dnsmasq before 2.21 allows remote attackers to poison the DNS cache via answers to queries that were not made by Dnsmasq.

CVSS Score

7.5

HIGH

CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:N/UI:N/S:U/C:N/I:H/A:N
Attack Vector
NETWORK
Attack Complexity
LOW
Privileges Required
NONE
User Interaction
NONE
Scope
UNCHANGED
Confidentiality
NONE
Integrity
HIGH
Availability
NONE

Affected Products

VendorProductVersions
ThekelleysDnsmasq< 2.21

Related Weaknesses (CWE)

References

FAQ

What is CVE-2005-0877?

CVE-2005-0877 is a vulnerability with a CVSS score of 7.5 (HIGH). Dnsmasq before 2.21 allows remote attackers to poison the DNS cache via answers to queries that were not made by Dnsmasq.

How severe is CVE-2005-0877?

CVE-2005-0877 has been rated HIGH with a CVSS base score of 7.5/10. Review the CVSS metrics above for detailed severity breakdown.

Is there a patch for CVE-2005-0877?

Check the references section above for vendor advisories and patch information. Affected products include: Thekelleys Dnsmasq.