CVE-2025-8205
BaseFortify
Publication date: 2025-07-26
Last updated on: 2026-04-29
Assigner: VulDB
Description
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Affected Vendors & Products
| Vendor | Product | Version / Range |
|---|---|---|
| comodo | dragon | to 134.0.6998.179 (inc) |
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Exploitability
| CWE ID | Description |
|---|---|
| CWE-310 | Cryptographic Issues |
| CWE-319 | The product transmits sensitive or security-critical data in cleartext in a communication channel that can be sniffed by unauthorized actors. |
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How does this vulnerability affect compliance with common standards and regulations (like GDPR, HIPAA)?:
The cleartext transmission of sensitive information could lead to non-compliance with data protection regulations such as GDPR and HIPAA, which require the protection of personal and sensitive data during transmission. This vulnerability increases the risk of data breaches and unauthorized data exposure, potentially resulting in regulatory violations. [1]
Can you explain this vulnerability to me?
CVE-2025-8205 is a vulnerability in the Comodo Dragon browser (up to version 134.0.6998.179) affecting the IP DNS Leakage Detector component. It causes sensitive information to be transmitted in cleartext over the network, which can be intercepted by attackers. The vulnerability can be exploited remotely without authentication, but exploitation is difficult. It compromises confidentiality but does not affect integrity or availability. [1]
How can this vulnerability impact me? :
This vulnerability can lead to unauthorized interception of sensitive information transmitted by the affected browser, potentially exposing confidential data. Although exploitation is difficult, attackers could remotely capture this data, compromising user privacy and security. [1]
How can this vulnerability be detected on my network or system? Can you suggest some commands?
This vulnerability involves cleartext transmission of sensitive information due to the IP DNS Leakage Detector component in Comodo Dragon. Detection can be done by monitoring network traffic for unencrypted sensitive data leaks, especially DNS queries or related communications from Comodo Dragon browser versions up to 134.0.6998.179. Network sniffing tools like tcpdump or Wireshark can be used to capture and analyze traffic. For example, using tcpdump: `tcpdump -i <interface> -w capture.pcap` followed by analysis in Wireshark to look for cleartext sensitive data. Additionally, filtering DNS traffic with commands like `tcpdump -i <interface> port 53` may help identify suspicious DNS leakage. [1]
What immediate steps should I take to mitigate this vulnerability?
Since no official countermeasures or mitigations are currently known and the vendor has not responded, the immediate recommended step is to consider replacing the affected Comodo Dragon browser with an alternative browser that is not vulnerable. Additionally, monitoring network traffic for suspicious cleartext transmissions and restricting or isolating affected systems may help reduce risk. [1]