How severe is CVE-2008-3217?

CVE-2008-3217 has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 6.8, rated medium severity.

Is CVE-2008-3217 being actively exploited?

It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 2% (76th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

What products are affected by CVE-2008-3217?

CVE-2008-3217 primarily affects Powerdns Recursor. In total, 7 product configurations (CPEs) are listed as vulnerable; see the affected-products list for the exact versions.

How do I fix CVE-2008-3217?

Review the linked vendor and NVD advisories for patched versions and mitigations, then upgrade or apply the recommended workaround.

When was CVE-2008-3217 published?

CVE-2008-3217 was published on 2008-07-18 and last updated on 2026-06-16.

CVE-2008-3217

CVE-2008-3217 is a medium-severity vulnerability in Powerdns Recursor with a CVSS 2.0 base score of 6.8. It is not currently listed as actively exploited by CISA, and its EPSS exploit-prediction score is low. The underlying weakness is classified as CWE-189.

Key facts

Severity: Medium (CVSS 2.0 base score 6.8)
EPSS exploit prediction: 2% (76th percentile)
Actively exploited: Not listed in CISA KEV
Weakness: CWE-189
Affected product: Powerdns Recursor
Published: 2008-07-18
Last modified: 2026-06-16

Description

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-2008-1637.

Frequently asked questions

What is 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-2008-1637.
How severe is CVE-2008-3217?: CVE-2008-3217 has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 6.8, rated medium severity.
Is CVE-2008-3217 being actively exploited?: It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 2% (76th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
What products are affected by CVE-2008-3217?: CVE-2008-3217 primarily affects Powerdns Recursor. In total, 7 product configurations (CPEs) are listed as vulnerable; see the affected-products list for the exact versions.
How do I fix CVE-2008-3217?: Review the linked vendor and NVD advisories for patched versions and mitigations, then upgrade or apply the recommended workaround.
When was CVE-2008-3217 published?: CVE-2008-3217 was published on 2008-07-18 and last updated on 2026-06-16.

References

Affected products (7)

cpe:2.3:a:powerdns:recursor:*:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:powerdns:recursor:3.0:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:powerdns:recursor:3.0.1:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:powerdns:recursor:3.1.1:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:powerdns:recursor:3.1.2:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:powerdns:recursor:3.1.3:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:powerdns:recursor:3.1.4:*:*:*:*:*:*:*

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