CVE-2007-3153

Medium

Description

The ares_init:randomize_key function in c-ares, on platforms other than Windows, uses a weak facility for producing a random number sequence (Unix rand), which makes it easier for remote attackers to spoof DNS responses by guessing certain values.

SeverityMedium
CVSS5.0
Exploit probability—
ProductDaniel Stenberg C-ares
PublishedJun 11, 2007
First seenJun 11, 2007

How to fix

Sources list no fixed version or patch link for this vulnerability.

Affected products

ProductAffected versionsFixed in
daniel_stenberg c-ares1.0, 1.1, 1.2, 1.2.1, 1.3, 1.3.1, 1.3.2—

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