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CVE-2008-3217 · cross-distro fix matrix

CVE-2008-3217: PowerDNS Recursor before 3.1.6 does not always use the strongest random number generator for source port selection, which makes it easier for remote attack vectors to conduct DNS cache poisoning. NOTE: this is related to incomplete integration of security improvements associated with addressing CVE

Affects 3 Linux releases across 3 (distro × package) combinations.

Fix per ecosystem

Each block below is a distro release where CVE-2008-3217 has a known fix. Run the listed command on that distro to remediate.

Debian bullseye

Source: Debian Security Tracker

  • pdns-recursor→ fixed in3.1.7-1urgency: low
    sudo apt-get install --only-upgrade -y pdns-recursor

Debian bookworm

Source: Debian Security Tracker

  • pdns-recursor→ fixed in3.1.7-1urgency: low
    sudo apt-get install --only-upgrade -y pdns-recursor

Debian trixie

Source: Debian Security Tracker

  • pdns-recursor→ fixed in3.1.7-1urgency: low
    sudo apt-get install --only-upgrade -y pdns-recursor
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