Vulnerability Description
resolv.rb in Ruby 1.8.5 and earlier, 1.8.6 before 1.8.6-p287, 1.8.7 before 1.8.7-p72, and 1.9 r18423 and earlier uses sequential transaction IDs and constant source ports for DNS requests, which makes it easier for remote attackers to spoof DNS responses, a different vulnerability than CVE-2008-1447.
CVSS Score
MEDIUM
Affected Products
| Vendor | Product | Versions |
|---|---|---|
| Ruby-Lang | Ruby | <= 1.8.5 |
Related Weaknesses (CWE)
References
- http://secunia.com/advisories/31430
- http://secunia.com/advisories/32165
- http://secunia.com/advisories/32219
- http://secunia.com/advisories/32255
- http://secunia.com/advisories/32256
- http://secunia.com/advisories/32371
- http://secunia.com/advisories/32948
- http://secunia.com/advisories/33178
- http://security.gentoo.org/glsa/glsa-200812-17.xml
- http://slackware.com/security/viewer.php?l=slackware-security&y=2008&m=slackware
- http://support.avaya.com/elmodocs2/security/ASA-2008-424.htm
- http://www.debian.org/security/2008/dsa-1651
- http://www.debian.org/security/2008/dsa-1652
- http://www.openwall.com/lists/oss-security/2008/09/03/3Exploit
- http://www.openwall.com/lists/oss-security/2008/09/04/9
FAQ
What is CVE-2008-3905?
CVE-2008-3905 is a vulnerability with a CVSS score of 5.8 (MEDIUM). resolv.rb in Ruby 1.8.5 and earlier, 1.8.6 before 1.8.6-p287, 1.8.7 before 1.8.7-p72, and 1.9 r18423 and earlier uses sequential transaction IDs and constant source ports for DNS requests, which makes...
How severe is CVE-2008-3905?
CVE-2008-3905 has been rated MEDIUM with a CVSS base score of 5.8/10. Review the CVSS metrics above for detailed severity breakdown.
Is there a patch for CVE-2008-3905?
Check the references section above for vendor advisories and patch information. Affected products include: Ruby-Lang Ruby.