How severe is CVE-2008-3630?

CVE-2008-3630 has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 6.4, rated medium severity.

Is CVE-2008-3630 being actively exploited?

It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 2% (73rd percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

What products are affected by CVE-2008-3630?

CVE-2008-3630 affects Apple Bonjour. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.

How do I fix CVE-2008-3630?

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

When was CVE-2008-3630 published?

CVE-2008-3630 was published on 2008-09-11 and last updated on 2026-06-16.

CVE-2008-3630

CVE-2008-3630 is a medium-severity vulnerability in Apple Bonjour with a CVSS 2.0 base score of 6.4. It is not currently listed as actively exploited by CISA, and its EPSS exploit-prediction score is low.

Key facts

Severity: Medium (CVSS 2.0 base score 6.4)
EPSS exploit prediction: 2% (73rd percentile)
Actively exploited: Not listed in CISA KEV
Affected product: Apple Bonjour
Published: 2008-09-11
Last modified: 2026-06-16

Description

mDNSResponder in Apple Bonjour for Windows before 1.0.5, when an application uses the Bonjour API for unicast DNS, does not choose random values for transaction IDs or source ports in DNS requests, which makes it easier for remote attackers to spoof DNS responses, a different vulnerability than CVE-2008-1447.

Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2008-3630?: mDNSResponder in Apple Bonjour for Windows before 1.0.5, when an application uses the Bonjour API for unicast DNS, does not choose random values for transaction IDs or source ports in DNS requests, which makes it easier for remote attackers to spoof DNS responses, a different vulnerability than CVE-2008-1447.
How severe is CVE-2008-3630?: CVE-2008-3630 has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 6.4, rated medium severity.
Is CVE-2008-3630 being actively exploited?: It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 2% (73rd percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
What products are affected by CVE-2008-3630?: CVE-2008-3630 affects Apple Bonjour. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.
How do I fix CVE-2008-3630?: Review the linked vendor and NVD advisories for patched versions and mitigations, then upgrade or apply the recommended workaround.
When was CVE-2008-3630 published?: CVE-2008-3630 was published on 2008-09-11 and last updated on 2026-06-16.

References

Affected products (1)

cpe:2.3:a:apple:bonjour:1.0.4:unknown:windows:*:*:*:*:*

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