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CVE-2008-4100 · cross-distro fix matrix

CVE-2008-4100: GNU adns 1.4 and earlier uses a fixed source port and sequential transaction IDs for DNS requests, which makes it easier for remote attackers to spoof DNS responses, a different vulnerability than CVE-2008-1447. NOTE: the vendor reports that this is intended behavior and is compatible with the prod

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

Fix per ecosystem

Each block below is a distro release where CVE-2008-4100 has a known fix. Run the listed command on that distro to remediate.

Debian bullseye

Source: Debian Security Tracker

  • adns→ fixed in1.4-2urgency: unimportant
    sudo apt-get install --only-upgrade -y adns

Debian bookworm

Source: Debian Security Tracker

  • adns→ fixed in1.4-2urgency: unimportant
    sudo apt-get install --only-upgrade -y adns

Debian trixie

Source: Debian Security Tracker

  • adns→ fixed in1.4-2urgency: unimportant
    sudo apt-get install --only-upgrade -y adns
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