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.
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| Source | ID | Title |
|---|---|---|
EUVD |
EUVD-2007-3145 | 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. |
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Status: PUBLISHED
Assigner: mitre
Published:
Updated: 2024-08-07T14:05:29.360Z
Reserved: 2007-06-11T00:00:00
Link: CVE-2007-3153
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Status : Deferred
Published: 2007-06-11T22:30:00.000
Modified: 2025-04-09T00:30:58.490
Link: CVE-2007-3153
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