CVE-2012-1191
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CVE-2012-1191 is a vulnerability of currently unknown severity. The resolver in dnscache in Daniel J. Bernstein djbdns 1.05 overwrites cached server names and TTL values in NS records during the processing of a response to an A record query, which allows remote attackers to trigger continued resolvability of revoked domain names via a "ghost domain names" attack.. EPSS estimates a 1.90% chance of exploitation in the next 30 days.
Description
The resolver in dnscache in Daniel J. Bernstein djbdns 1.05 overwrites cached server names and TTL values in NS records during the processing of a response to an A record query, which allows remote attackers to trigger continued resolvability of revoked domain names via a "ghost domain names" attack.
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Affected Software
| Vendor | Product | Versions |
|---|---|---|
| D.J.Bernstein | Djbdns | 1.05 |
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- Status
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