DNS_EXPLOIT named overflow ADM

 

Code: p424

Severity: Warning

 

Description: This event is generated by an attempted buffer overflow associated with incorrect validation of DNS NXT records.

Impact: Severe. The DNS server can be compromised allowing the attacker to execute arbitrary commands with the privileges of the user running BIND.

Corrective: Upgrade to a version of BIND 8.2.2 or greater, or patch vulnerable versions of BIND.