Vulnerability Description
The default configuration of the DNS Server service on Windows Server 2003 and Windows 2000, and the Microsoft DNS Server service on Windows NT 4.0, 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
HIGH
Affected Products
| Vendor | Product | Versions |
|---|---|---|
| Microsoft | Windows 2000 | All versions |
| Microsoft | Windows 2003 Server | r2 |
| Microsoft | Windows Nt | 4.0 |
References
- http://dns.measurement-factory.com/surveys/sum1.html
- 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://www.securityfocus.com/archive/1/426368/100/0/threaded
- http://www.us-cert.gov/reading_room/DNS-recursion121605.pdfPatchVendor Advisory
FAQ
What is CVE-2006-0988?
CVE-2006-0988 is a vulnerability with a CVSS score of 7.8 (HIGH). The default configuration of the DNS Server service on Windows Server 2003 and Windows 2000, and the Microsoft DNS Server service on Windows NT 4.0, allows recursive queries and provides additional de...
How severe is CVE-2006-0988?
CVE-2006-0988 has been rated HIGH with a CVSS base score of 7.8/10. Review the CVSS metrics above for detailed severity breakdown.
Is there a patch for CVE-2006-0988?
Check the references section above for vendor advisories and patch information. Affected products include: Microsoft Windows 2000, Microsoft Windows 2003 Server, Microsoft Windows Nt.