CVE-2007-3898

What it is

The DNS server in Microsoft Windows 2000 Server SP4, and Server 2003 SP1 and SP2, uses predictable transaction IDs when querying other DNS servers, which allows remote attackers to spoof DNS replies, poison the DNS cache, and facilitate further attack vectors.

At a glance

Exploitability

Can be exploited over the network without logging in. Limited direct impact.

Exploit odds

52.3% chance of exploitation in the next 30 days (EPSS). Higher than most.

Fix

A patch, advisory or fixed version is referenced. Upgrade or apply it.

Timeline

1. 2007-11-14 01:46 UTC PublishedDisclosed publicly on CVE.org and NVD
2. 2026-06-16 22:42 UTC Last updatedMost recent change to the record

Why it ranks here

• Exploited in the wild: no, CISA does not list it.
• Exploit odds: 52.3% in the next 30 days (EPSS).
• Severity: 6.4 MEDIUM (CVSS).
• Fix: a patch or advisory is linked.

Details

Published

2007-11-14 01:46 UTC

Last modified

2026-06-16 22:42 UTC

Exploit probability

52.3% · EPSS, next 30 days

Weakness

CWE-16

Record status

Modified

Affected

• Microsoft Windows 2000
• Microsoft Windows 2003 Server
• Microsoft Windows Server 2003

Attack profile CVSS 2.0 · 6.4

Attack vector

Network

Complexity

Low

Authentication

None

Confidentiality

None

Integrity

Partial

Availability

Partial

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