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Dnsmasq CVE-2021-3448

MEDIUM
Improperly Implemented Security Check for Standard (CWE-358)
2021-04-08 secalert@redhat.com
4.0
CVSS 3.1 · NVD
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NVD PRIMARY
4.0 MEDIUM
AV:N/AC:H/PR:N/UI:N/S:C/C:N/I:L/A:N

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CVSS VectorNVD

CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:H/PR:N/UI:N/S:C/C:N/I:L/A:N
Attack Vector
Network
Attack Complexity
High
Privileges Required
None
User Interaction
None
Scope
Changed
Confidentiality
None
Integrity
Low
Availability
None

Lifecycle Timeline

1
CVE Published
Apr 08, 2021 - 23:15 nvd
MEDIUM 4.0

DescriptionNVD

A flaw was found in dnsmasq in versions before 2.85. When configured to use a specific server for a given network interface, dnsmasq uses a fixed port while forwarding queries. An attacker on the network, able to find the outgoing port used by dnsmasq, only needs to guess the random transmission ID to forge a reply and get it accepted by dnsmasq. This flaw makes a DNS Cache Poisoning attack much easier. The highest threat from this vulnerability is to data integrity.

AnalysisAI

A flaw was found in dnsmasq in versions before 2.85. Rated medium severity (CVSS 4.0), this vulnerability is remotely exploitable, no authentication required. Public exploit code available.

Technical ContextAI

This vulnerability is classified under CWE-358. A flaw was found in dnsmasq in versions before 2.85. When configured to use a specific server for a given network interface, dnsmasq uses a fixed port while forwarding queries. An attacker on the network, able to find the outgoing port used by dnsmasq, only needs to guess the random transmission ID to forge a reply and get it accepted by dnsmasq. This flaw makes a DNS Cache Poisoning attack much easier. The highest threat from this vulnerability is to data integrity. Affected products include: Thekelleys Dnsmasq, Redhat Enterprise Linux, Fedoraproject Fedora, Oracle Communications Cloud Native Core Network Function Cloud Native Environment. Version information: before 2.85..

RemediationAI

A vendor patch is available. Apply the latest security update as soon as possible. Apply vendor patches when available. Implement network segmentation and monitoring as interim mitigations.

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