Vulnerability Description
dproxy-nexgen (aka dproxy nexgen) re-uses the DNS transaction id (TXID) value from client queries, which allows attackers (able to send queries to the resolver) to conduct DNS cache-poisoning attacks because the TXID value is known to the attacker.
CVSS Score
HIGH
Affected Products
| Vendor | Product | Versions |
|---|---|---|
| Dproxy-Nexgen Project | Dproxy-Nexgen | - |
Related Weaknesses (CWE)
References
- https://sourceforge.net/projects/dproxy/ProductThird Party Advisory
- https://www.openwall.com/lists/oss-security/2022/08/14/3ExploitMailing ListThird Party Advisory
- https://www.usenix.org/conference/usenixsecurity22/presentation/jeitnerThird Party Advisory
- https://sourceforge.net/projects/dproxy/ProductThird Party Advisory
- https://www.openwall.com/lists/oss-security/2022/08/14/3ExploitMailing ListThird Party Advisory
- https://www.usenix.org/conference/usenixsecurity22/presentation/jeitnerThird Party Advisory
FAQ
What is CVE-2022-33988?
CVE-2022-33988 is a vulnerability with a CVSS score of 7.5 (HIGH). dproxy-nexgen (aka dproxy nexgen) re-uses the DNS transaction id (TXID) value from client queries, which allows attackers (able to send queries to the resolver) to conduct DNS cache-poisoning attacks ...
How severe is CVE-2022-33988?
CVE-2022-33988 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-2022-33988?
Check the references section above for vendor advisories and patch information. Affected products include: Dproxy-Nexgen Project Dproxy-Nexgen.