CVE-2007-3898

NONECVSS 0.09.0▲
EchelonGraph scoreLOW confidence

Score elevated to 9.0 because EPSS predicts 86% probability of exploitation within the next 30 days (top 0.6% of all CVEs). Confidence: see factors.

Triggered by: EPSS exploit prediction ≥85%
Sources: epss
Weaponized
0.0
EchelonGraph verdictPatch this weekExploitation is likely or a public exploit exists.
  • High exploitation likelihood — EPSS 55%
CISA-KEV: Not listedEPSS: 55%CVSS: —Exploit: NoneExposed: 0

No vendor fix yet — apply a workaround or compensating control (WAF / firewall / segmentation) and watch for a patch.

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.

CVSS v3
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EG Score
9.0(low)
EPSS
98.9%
KEV
Not listed

Published

November 14, 2007

Last Modified

April 23, 2026

References (30)

Data Freshness Timeline

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Each row is a source pipeline that fetched or updated this CVE on that date, with what changed. For example, "NVD update" means NVD published or revised its analysis for this CVE; "MITRE cvelistV5" means we ingested or refreshed it from the CNA feed. Most recent first.

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Publicly available exploits

(2 references)

Working exploit code is in the public domain (2 Exploit-DB entries). Defenders should treat patch urgency accordingly — public PoCs typically lead to mass-exploitation within 24-72 hours.

  • Exploit-DBEDB-30635✓ verified
    First seen Nov 13, 2007

    Microsoft Windows Server 2000/2003 - Recursive DNS Spoofing (1)

    Open source ↗
  • Exploit-DBEDB-30636✓ verified
    First seen Nov 13, 2007

    Microsoft Windows Server 2000/2003 - Recursive DNS Spoofing (2)

    Open source ↗

Frequently asked(4)

What is CVE-2007-3898?
CVE-2007-3898 is a none vulnerability published on November 14, 2007. 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.
When was CVE-2007-3898 disclosed?
CVE-2007-3898 was first published in the National Vulnerability Database on November 14, 2007, with the most recent update on April 23, 2026. EchelonGraph re-ingests CVE updates from NVD on a 2-hour cycle, so this page reflects the latest published state.
Is CVE-2007-3898 actively exploited?
CVE-2007-3898 is not currently on CISA's Known Exploited Vulnerabilities catalog. FIRST EPSS estimates a 98.9% percentile likelihood of exploitation in the next 30 days — higher percentiles indicate greater predicted risk.
How do I remediate CVE-2007-3898?
Patch to the fixed version published by the affected vendor. Where vendor advisories exist for CVE-2007-3898, EchelonGraph cross-links them in the Vendor Advisories panel below — those typically contain the canonical remediation steps, fixed version numbers, and any vendor-specific mitigations.

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