CVE-2011-1966
Last modified
CVE-2011-1966 is a vulnerability of currently unknown severity. The DNS server in Microsoft Windows Server 2008 SP2, R2, and R2 SP1 does not properly handle NAPTR queries that trigger recursive processing, which allows remote attackers to execute arbitrary code via a crafted query, aka "DNS NAPTR Query Vulnerability.". EPSS estimates a 55.20% chance of exploitation in the next 30 days.
Description
The DNS server in Microsoft Windows Server 2008 SP2, R2, and R2 SP1 does not properly handle NAPTR queries that trigger recursive processing, which allows remote attackers to execute arbitrary code via a crafted query, aka "DNS NAPTR Query Vulnerability."
Metrics
Weakness Enumeration
Affected Software
| Vendor | Product | Versions | Update |
|---|---|---|---|
| Microsoft | Windows Server 2008 | All versions | Sp2 |
| Microsoft | Windows Server 2008 | r2 | — |
References
- http://www.us-cert.gov/cas/techalerts/TA11-221A.htmlUS Government Resource
- http://www.us-cert.gov/cas/techalerts/TA11-221A.htmlUS Government Resource
Timeline
- Published
- Last Modified
- Status
- Modified
Frequently Asked Questions
What is CVE-2011-1966?
How severe is CVE-2011-1966?
How do I fix CVE-2011-1966?
How Strix Helps
- How Strix found a critical auth bypass in etcdStrix autonomously discovered a critical authentication bypass in etcd, later designated CVE-2026-33413.
- Autonomous PentestingAI agents that find and validate exploitable vulnerabilities like this one across your applications.
- PR ReviewsPentest every pull request so vulnerable code is caught before it ships to production.
- AI Penetration TestingHow AI-driven penetration testing continuously covers your attack surface.
Related CVEs from 2011
- CVE-2011-1960Microsoft Internet Explorer 6 through 9 does not properly im…
- CVE-2011-1961The telnet URI handler in Microsoft Internet Explorer 6 thro…
- CVE-2011-1962Microsoft Internet Explorer 6 through 9 does not properly ha…
- CVE-2011-1963Microsoft Internet Explorer 7 through 9 does not properly ha…
- CVE-2011-1964Microsoft Internet Explorer 6 through 9 does not properly ha…
- CVE-2011-1965Tcpip.sys in the TCP/IP stack in Microsoft Windows 7 Gold an…
- CVE-2011-1967Winsrv.dll in the Client/Server Run-time Subsystem (aka CSRS…
- CVE-2011-1968The Remote Desktop Protocol (RDP) implementation in Microsof…
- CVE-2011-1969Microsoft Forefront Unified Access Gateway (UAG) 2010 Gold, …
- CVE-2011-1970The DNS server in Microsoft Windows Server 2003 SP2 and Wind…
- CVE-2011-1971The kernel in Microsoft Windows Vista SP2, Windows Server 20…
- CVE-2011-1972Microsoft Visio 2003 SP3, 2007 SP2, and 2010 Gold and SP1 do…
Are you affected by CVE-2011-1966?
Run a free Strix scan to check your systems for this vulnerability.
Scan your code nowSource: NVD / NIST