HOMEVULNERABILITIESCVE-2008-1146
MEDIUM

CVE-2008-1146

NVD-CWE-OtherPublished: March 4, 2008· Updated: Jun 16, 2026

6.8
CVSS v3.1

Official Description

A certain pseudo-random number generator (PRNG) algorithm that uses XOR and 3-bit random hops (aka "Algorithm X3"), as used in OpenBSD 2.8 through 4.2, allows remote attackers to guess sensitive values such as DNS transaction IDs by observing a sequence of previously generated values. NOTE: this issue can be leveraged for attacks such as DNS cache poisoning against OpenBSD's modification of BIND.

NVD Source

Technical Analysis

CVE-2008-1146 can be exploited remotely over the network without requiring physical or adjacent access, significantly expanding the attack surface for threat actors.

Exploitation requires some privileges, which limits the exposure to scenarios where an attacker has already gained initial access.

CVSS v3.1 Vector Breakdown

Exploitability
Attack VectorNetwork
Attack ComplexityM
Privileges Req.
User Interaction
Scope
Impact
ConfidentialityP
IntegrityP
AvailabilityP
AV:N/AC:M/Au:N/C:P/I:P/A:P

Affected Vendors & Products

Apple2 product(s)
mac os xmac os x server
cosmicperl1 product(s)
directory pro
darwin1 product(s)
darwin
dragonflybsd1 product(s)
dragonflybsd
freebsd1 product(s)
freebsd
navision1 product(s)
financials server
netbsd1 product(s)
netbsd
openbsd1 product(s)
openbsd
Source: NVD CPE · 152 total CPE entries

Exploit & PoC Resources

NO KNOWN EXPLOITNo public exploit confirmed at this time
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All References (12)

→
http://secunia.com/advisories/28819
→
http://www.securiteam.com/securityreviews/5PP0H0UNGW.html
→
http://www.securityfocus.com/archive/1/487658
→
http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/27647
→
http://www.trusteer.com/docs/OpenBSD_DNS_Cache_Poisoning_and_Multiple_OS_Predictable_IP_ID_Vulnerability.pdf
→
https://exchange.xforce.ibmcloud.com/vulnerabilities/40329
→
http://secunia.com/advisories/28819
→
http://www.securiteam.com/securityreviews/5PP0H0UNGW.html
→
http://www.securityfocus.com/archive/1/487658
→
http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/27647
→
http://www.trusteer.com/docs/OpenBSD_DNS_Cache_Poisoning_and_Multiple_OS_Predictable_IP_ID_Vulnerability.pdf
→
https://exchange.xforce.ibmcloud.com/vulnerabilities/40329

Quick Facts

CVE IDCVE-2008-1146
CVSS Score6.8 / 10
SeverityMEDIUM
WeaknessNVD-CWE-Other
CISA KEVNo
Affected8 vendor(s)
PublishedMar 4, 2008

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Recommended Actions

  • →Apply vendor patches immediately
  • →Monitor CVE-2008-1146 in threat intel feeds
  • →Review IDS/IPS signatures for exploitation attempts
Data sourced from NVD (NIST), CISA KEV, and EPSS (FIRST). Analysis generated by CTIWATCH.COM. CVE data is provided under the NVD usage policy.
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