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Family: Gain root remotely --> Category: infos
BIND 9 overflow Vulnerability Scan
Vulnerability Scan Summary
Checks the remote BIND version
Detailed Explanation for this Vulnerability Test
The remote BIND 9 DNS server, according to its version number, is vulnerable to a
buffer overflow which may allow a possible hacker to gain a shell on this host or
to disable this server.
Solution : upgrade to bind 9.2.2 or downgrade to the 8.x series
See also : http://www.isc.org/products/BIND/bind9.html
http://cert.uni-stuttgart.de/archive/bugtraq/2003/03/msg00075.html
http://www.cert.org/advisories/CA-2002-19.html
Threat Level: High
Click HERE for more information and discussions on this network vulnerability scan.
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