CVE-2010-0362: Zeus Web Server before 4.3r5 does not use random transaction IDs for DNS requests, which makes it easier for r

Q: How do I fix CVE-2010-0362?

zeus web server: upgrade to newer than 4.3. Exact commands for each OS are on this page.

Q: Is CVE-2010-0362 being exploited?

CVE-2010-0362 is not on the CISA Known Exploited Vulnerabilities list at the time of the last update. Check again, as this can change.

Q: What does CVE-2010-0362 affect?

CVE-2010-0362 affects zeus web server. Severity is medium (CVSS 5.0). Zeus Web Server before 4.3r5 does not use random transaction IDs for DNS requests, which makes it easier for remote attackers to spoof DNS responses.

Q: How urgent is CVE-2010-0362?

Priority 36/100. No elevated risk signals yet.

Routine

MEDIUM 5.0UPGRADE

CVE-2010-0362 is a medium-severity flaw (CVSS 5.0) affecting zeus web server. Below: why it ranks where it does, which versions are affected, what to do, and the exact commands.

Zeus Web Server before 4.3r5 does not use random transaction IDs for DNS requests, which makes it easier for remote attackers to spoof DNS responses.

Why this priority

No elevated risk signals yet

A fixed release or distro patch exists.

Risk facts

CVSS score	5.0 (Medium)
EPSS exploit chance	1.5% (top 26%)
CISA exploited list	No
Weakness	CWE-310
Published	2010-01-20
Last modified	2026-06-16

Publisher (CNA): MITRE · Vendor: zeus

Last updated 2026-06-16 · Sources: CVE Program, NVD, CISA KEV, EPSS and vendor advisories · How we score

Am I affected?

Timeline

2010-01-20 16:30 UTCPublished CVE record published
2026-06-16 23:15 UTCUpdated Record last modified

zeus zeus web server UPGRADE

Affected: <= 4.3 · 3.3 · 3.3.1 · 3.3.2 · 3.3.3 · 3.3.4 · 3.3.5 · 3.3.6

Fixed in: newer than 4.3

Safe to downgrade to: no unaffected older release

1. Check installed version

apt-cache policy zeus-web-server || rpm -q zeus-web-server || zeus-web-server --version

2. UPGRADE to newer than 4.3 (Debian / Ubuntu)

sudo apt update && sudo apt install --only-upgrade zeus-web-server

2. UPGRADE (RHEL / Amazon Linux / Fedora)

sudo dnf upgrade zeus-web-server

Note

Distros often backport fixes without changing the version number. Confirm with the distro advisory or changelog.

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Quick answers

How do I fix CVE-2010-0362?

zeus web server: upgrade to newer than 4.3. Exact commands for each OS are on this page.

Is CVE-2010-0362 being exploited?

CVE-2010-0362 is not on the CISA Known Exploited Vulnerabilities list at the time of the last update. Check again, as this can change.

What does CVE-2010-0362 affect?

CVE-2010-0362 affects zeus web server. Severity is medium (CVSS 5.0). Zeus Web Server before 4.3r5 does not use random transaction IDs for DNS requests, which makes it easier for remote attackers to spoof DNS responses.

How urgent is CVE-2010-0362?

Priority 36/100. No elevated risk signals yet.

Related CVEs

CVE-2010-0363 LOW 2.6 UPGRADE Cross-site scripting (XSS) vulnerability in Zeus Web Server before 4.3r5, when SSL is enabled for the admin se
CVE-2010-0359 HIGH 10.0 DOWNGRADE Buffer overflow in the SSLv2 support in Zeus Web Server before 4.3r5 allows remote attackers to cause a denial
CVE-2002-1785 LOW 1.9 DOWNGRADE Cross-site scripting (XSS) vulnerability in Zeus Administration Server in Zeus Web Server 4.0 through 4.1r2 al
CVE-2000-0149 MEDIUM 5.0 DOWNGRADE Zeus web server allows remote attackers to view the source code for CGI programs via a null character (%00) at
CVE-1999-0884 MEDIUM 5.0 DOWNGRADE The Zeus web server administrative interface uses weak encryption for its passwords.

References

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