Vulnerability Description
ISC BIND 9 through 9.5.0a5 uses a weak random number generator during generation of DNS query ids when answering resolver questions or sending NOTIFY messages to slave name servers, which makes it easier for remote attackers to guess the next query id and perform DNS cache poisoning.
CVSS Score
MEDIUM
Affected Products
| Vendor | Product | Versions |
|---|---|---|
| Isc | Bind | 9.0 |
References
- ftp://aix.software.ibm.com/aix/efixes/security/README
- ftp://patches.sgi.com/support/free/security/advisories/20070801-01-P.asc
- http://docs.info.apple.com/article.html?artnum=307041
- http://h20000.www2.hp.com/bizsupport/TechSupport/Document.jsp?objectID=c01123426
- http://h20000.www2.hp.com/bizsupport/TechSupport/Document.jsp?objectID=c01154600
- http://h20000.www2.hp.com/bizsupport/TechSupport/Document.jsp?objectID=c01174368
- http://lists.apple.com/archives/security-announce/2007/Nov/msg00002.html
- http://marc.info/?l=bugtraq&m=141879471518471&w=2
- http://secunia.com/advisories/26148
- http://secunia.com/advisories/26152Vendor Advisory
- http://secunia.com/advisories/26160
- http://secunia.com/advisories/26180
- http://secunia.com/advisories/26195
- http://secunia.com/advisories/26217
- http://secunia.com/advisories/26227
FAQ
What is CVE-2007-2926?
CVE-2007-2926 is a vulnerability with a CVSS score of 4.3 (MEDIUM). ISC BIND 9 through 9.5.0a5 uses a weak random number generator during generation of DNS query ids when answering resolver questions or sending NOTIFY messages to slave name servers, which makes it eas...
How severe is CVE-2007-2926?
CVE-2007-2926 has been rated MEDIUM with a CVSS base score of 4.3/10. Review the CVSS metrics above for detailed severity breakdown.
Is there a patch for CVE-2007-2926?
Check the references section above for vendor advisories and patch information. Affected products include: Isc Bind.