Microsoft Windows Multiple DNS Spoofing Vulnerabilities( 09 July 2008 )
RISK: Medium Risk
1. DNS Insufficient Socket Entropy Vulnerability
A spoofing vulnerability exists in Windows DNS client and Windows DNS server. This vulnerability could allow a remote unauthenticated attacker to quickly and reliably spoof responses and insert records into the DNS server or client cache, thereby redirecting Internet traffic.
2. DNS Cache Poisoning Vulnerability
A cache poisoning vulnerability exists in Windows DNS Server. The vulnerability could allow an unauthenticated remote attacker to send specially crafted responses to DNS requests made by vulnerable systems, thereby poisoning the DNS cache and redirecting Internet traffic from legitimate locations.
Impact
- Spoofing
System / Technologies affected
- Microsoft Windows 2000
- Windows XP
- Windows Server 2003
Solutions
Before installation of the software, please visit the software manufacturer web-site for more details.
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