Which products and versions are affected by CVE-2007-3898?

Affected: Windows 2000 (Microsoft); Windows 2003 Server (Microsoft); Windows Server 2003 (Microsoft). The full list is in the CVE brief.

Is CVE-2007-3898 being exploited in the wild?

It is not listed in any known-exploited vulnerabilities catalog.

Is CVE-2007-3898 in the CISA KEV catalog?

No, it is not currently listed in the CISA Known Exploited Vulnerabilities catalog.

Is there a public exploit for CVE-2007-3898?

Public exploit code is available.

Is there a fix for CVE-2007-3898?

No fixed version is listed yet; check the vendor advisory for mitigations.

How urgently should CVE-2007-3898 be patched?

Brandefense priority: patch immediately, because it is very likely to be exploited soon.

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CVE-2007-3898

MediumPublic exploit

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.

Published Nov 13, 2007 · Updated Apr 22, 2026

Key Facts

Patch immediately

CVE-2007-3898 is a medium-severity vulnerability (CVSS 6.4 v2) affecting Windows 2000 (Microsoft), Windows 2003 Server (Microsoft), Windows Server 2003 (Microsoft).
It is not listed in any known-exploited vulnerabilities catalog. Public exploit code is available.
EPSS estimates a 52% probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
No fixed version is listed yet; check the vendor advisory for mitigations.
Brandefense priority: patch immediately, because it is very likely to be exploited soon.

CVSS v2

6.4

AV:N/AC:L/Au:N/C:N/I:P/A:P

EPSS (30-day exploit likelihood)

52%

Higher than 98.9% of all scored CVEs

Exploited in the wild

No known

Not in a known-exploited catalog

Public exploit code

Available

Proof-of-concept or weaponized module

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Description

Affected Products

34 affected entries in total

Product	Affected versions	Fixed in
Windows 2000Microsoft	See advisory	n/a
Windows 2003 ServerMicrosoft	See advisory	n/a
Windows Server 2003Microsoft	See advisory	n/a

Timeline

Publicly disclosed
Nov 13, 2007
Last updated
Apr 22, 2026

Weakness Type

CWE-16

References

patch27584
patch25919
exploitExploitDB-30635
exploitExploitDB-30636
otherMS07-062

12 more references in the full CVE brief

FAQ

Common Questions.

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.
Affected: Windows 2000 (Microsoft); Windows 2003 Server (Microsoft); Windows Server 2003 (Microsoft). The full list is in the CVE brief.
It is not listed in any known-exploited vulnerabilities catalog.
No, it is not currently listed in the CISA Known Exploited Vulnerabilities catalog.
Public exploit code is available.
No fixed version is listed yet; check the vendor advisory for mitigations.
Brandefense priority: patch immediately, because it is very likely to be exploited soon.

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