OSVDB ID: 11575 Title: Multiple Vendor Spoofed DNS DoS |
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Multiple products with DNS implementation contains a flaw that may allow a remote denial of service. By sending a DNS query that appears to originate from the localhost on port 53/udp, the system will respond to itself, hence entering an infinite loop which causes the system to consume all available CPU resources, resulting in a loss of availability. |
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Remote/Network Access Required
Attack Type: Denial of Service Impact: Loss of Availability Exploit: Exploit Available Disclosure: OSVDB Verified |
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Contact your vendor for an appropriate upgrade. An upgrade is required as there are no known workarounds. |
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