Vulnerability Description
The DNS implementation in smtpsvc.dll before 6.0.2600.5949 in Microsoft Windows 2000 SP4 and earlier, Windows XP SP3 and earlier, Windows Server 2003 SP2 and earlier, Windows Server 2008 SP2 and earlier, Windows Server 2008 R2, Exchange Server 2003 SP3 and earlier, Exchange Server 2007 SP2 and earlier, and Exchange Server 2010 uses predictable transaction IDs that are formed by incrementing a previous ID by 1, which makes it easier for man-in-the-middle attackers to spoof DNS responses, a different vulnerability than CVE-2010-0024 and CVE-2010-0025.
CVSS Score
MEDIUM
Affected Products
| Vendor | Product | Versions |
|---|---|---|
| Microsoft | Windows 2000 | - |
| Microsoft | Windows Xp | - |
| Microsoft | Windows Server 2003 | - |
| Microsoft | Windows Server 2008 | - |
| Microsoft | Exchange Server | 2003 |
Related Weaknesses (CWE)
References
- http://archives.neohapsis.com/archives/fulldisclosure/2010-05/0058.htmlBroken Link
- http://securitytracker.com/id?1023939Third Party AdvisoryVDB Entry
- http://www.coresecurity.com/content/CORE-2010-0424-windows-smtp-dns-query-id-bugThird Party Advisory
- http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/39908Third Party AdvisoryVDB Entry
- http://archives.neohapsis.com/archives/fulldisclosure/2010-05/0058.htmlBroken Link
- http://securitytracker.com/id?1023939Third Party AdvisoryVDB Entry
- http://www.coresecurity.com/content/CORE-2010-0424-windows-smtp-dns-query-id-bugThird Party Advisory
- http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/39908Third Party AdvisoryVDB Entry
FAQ
What is CVE-2010-1689?
CVE-2010-1689 is a vulnerability with a CVSS score of 6.4 (MEDIUM). The DNS implementation in smtpsvc.dll before 6.0.2600.5949 in Microsoft Windows 2000 SP4 and earlier, Windows XP SP3 and earlier, Windows Server 2003 SP2 and earlier, Windows Server 2008 SP2 and earli...
How severe is CVE-2010-1689?
CVE-2010-1689 has been rated MEDIUM with a CVSS base score of 6.4/10. Review the CVSS metrics above for detailed severity breakdown.
Is there a patch for CVE-2010-1689?
Check the references section above for vendor advisories and patch information. Affected products include: Microsoft Windows 2000, Microsoft Windows Xp, Microsoft Windows Server 2003, Microsoft Windows Server 2008, Microsoft Exchange Server.