GHSA-gv9j-4w24-q7vx

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    GHSA-gv9j-4w24-q7vx

    Published: 1 Mar 2022Last Modified: 10 Sept 2026
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    Summary: Improper random number generation in github.com/coredns/coredns

    Details: ### Impact CoreDNS before 1.6.6 (using go DNS package < 1.1.25) improperly generates random numbers because math/rand is used. The TXID becomes predictable, leading to response forgeries. ### Patches The problem has been fixed in 1.6.6+. ### References - [CVE-2019-19794](https://nvd.nist.gov/vuln/detail/CVE-2019-19794) ### For more information Please consult [our security guide](https://github.com/coredns/coredns/blob/master/.github/SECURITY.md) for more information regarding our security process.

    Affected packages

    Package

    Name: github.com/coredns/coredns

    Purl: pkg:golang/github.com/coredns/coredns

    Affected ranges

    Type: SEMVER

    Events:

    Introduced- 0
    Fixed -1.6.6

    Affected versions

    Common Vulnerability Scoring System

    Attack Vector
    Network
    Adjacent
    Local
    Physical
    Privileges Required
    None
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    High
    User Interaction
    None
    Required
    Scope
    Unchanged
    Changed
    Confidentiality
    None
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    Integrity
    None
    Low
    High
    Availability
    None
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    High
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