CVE-2012-0006
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CVE-2012-0006 is a vulnerability of currently unknown severity. The DNS server in Microsoft Windows Server 2003 SP2 and Server 2008 SP2, R2, and R2 SP1 does not properly handle objects in memory during record lookup, which allows remote attackers to cause a denial of service (daemon restart) via a crafted query, aka "DNS Denial of Service Vulnerability.". EPSS estimates a 31.08% chance of exploitation in the next 30 days.
Description
The DNS server in Microsoft Windows Server 2003 SP2 and Server 2008 SP2, R2, and R2 SP1 does not properly handle objects in memory during record lookup, which allows remote attackers to cause a denial of service (daemon restart) via a crafted query, aka "DNS Denial of Service Vulnerability."
Metrics
Weakness Enumeration
Affected Software
| Vendor | Product | Versions | Update |
|---|---|---|---|
| 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/TA12-073A.htmlUS Government Resource
- http://www.us-cert.gov/cas/techalerts/TA12-073A.htmlUS Government Resource
Timeline
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- Status
- Modified
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