Vulnerability 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.
CVSS Score
MEDIUM
Affected Products
| Vendor | Product | Versions |
|---|---|---|
| Isc | Bind | 9.3.2 |
References
- http://dns.measurement-factory.com/surveys/sum1.html
- http://kb.isc.org/article/AA-00269
- http://www.securityfocus.com/archive/1/426368/100/0/threaded
- http://www.us-cert.gov/reading_room/DNS-recursion121605.pdfPatchVendor Advisory
- http://dns.measurement-factory.com/surveys/sum1.html
- http://kb.isc.org/article/AA-00269
- http://www.securityfocus.com/archive/1/426368/100/0/threaded
- http://www.us-cert.gov/reading_room/DNS-recursion121605.pdfPatchVendor Advisory
FAQ
What is CVE-2006-0987?
CVE-2006-0987 is a vulnerability with a CVSS score of 5.0 (MEDIUM). 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, whic...
How severe is CVE-2006-0987?
CVE-2006-0987 has been rated MEDIUM with a CVSS base score of 5.0/10. Review the CVSS metrics above for detailed severity breakdown.
Is there a patch for CVE-2006-0987?
Check the references section above for vendor advisories and patch information. Affected products include: Isc Bind.