CVE-2011-1970
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CVE-2011-1970 is a vulnerability of currently unknown severity. The DNS server in Microsoft Windows Server 2003 SP2 and Windows Server 2008 SP2, R2, and R2 SP1 does not properly initialize memory, which allows remote attackers to cause a denial of service (service outage) via a query for a nonexistent domain, aka "DNS Uninitialized Memory Corruption Vulnerability.". EPSS estimates a 23.04% chance of exploitation in the next 30 days.
Description
The DNS server in Microsoft Windows Server 2003 SP2 and Windows Server 2008 SP2, R2, and R2 SP1 does not properly initialize memory, which allows remote attackers to cause a denial of service (service outage) via a query for a nonexistent domain, aka "DNS Uninitialized Memory Corruption Vulnerability."
Metrics
Weakness Enumeration
Affected Software
| Vendor | Product | Versions | Update |
|---|---|---|---|
| Microsoft | Windows 2003 Server | All versions | Sp2 |
| Microsoft | Windows Server 2003 | All versions | Sp2 |
| 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
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- Status
- Modified
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