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CVE-2006-0987

UnknownEPSS 57.26%

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CVE-2006-0987 is a vulnerability of currently unknown severity. The default configuration of ISC BIND before 9.4.1-P1, when configured as a caching name server, allows recursive queries and provides additional delegation information to arbitrary IP addresses, which allows remote attackers to cause a denial of service (traffic amplification) via DNS queries with spoofed source IP addresses.. EPSS estimates a 57.26% chance of exploitation in the next 30 days.

Description

The default configuration of ISC BIND before 9.4.1-P1, when configured as a caching name server, allows recursive queries and provides additional delegation information to arbitrary IP addresses, which allows remote attackers to cause a denial of service (traffic amplification) via DNS queries with spoofed source IP addresses.

Metrics

EPSS Probability
57.26%

98.9th percentile

Probability of exploitation in the next 30 days. Learn more

Affected Software

VendorProductVersions
IscBind9.3.2

References

Timeline

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Last Modified
Status
Modified

Frequently Asked Questions

What is CVE-2006-0987?
The default configuration of ISC BIND before 9.4.1-P1, when configured as a caching name server, allows recursive queries and provides additional delegation information to arbitrary IP addresses, which allows remote attackers to cause a denial of service (traffic amplification) via DNS queries with spoofed source IP addresses.
How severe is CVE-2006-0987?
Severity scoring for CVE-2006-0987 is pending analysis. The EPSS model estimates a 57.26% probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
How do I fix CVE-2006-0987?
Check the vendor references and advisories linked above for patched versions and mitigation guidance. You can also run a Strix scan to test if your systems are affected.

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Source: NVD / NIST