Vulnerability Description
Memory leak in the DNS server in Microsoft Windows allows remote attackers to cause a denial of service (memory consumption) via DNS packets. NOTE: this issue reportedly exists because of an incorrect fix for CVE-2007-3898.
CVSS Score
7.8
HIGH
AV:N/AC:L/Au:N/C:N/I:N/A:C
Affected Products
| Vendor | Product | Versions |
|---|---|---|
| Microsoft | Windows | All versions |
Related Weaknesses (CWE)
References
- http://www.securityfocus.com/archive/1/491815/100/0/threaded
- http://www.securityfocus.com/archive/1/491831/100/0/threaded
- http://www.securityfocus.com/archive/1/491815/100/0/threaded
- http://www.securityfocus.com/archive/1/491831/100/0/threaded
FAQ
What is CVE-2008-6194?
CVE-2008-6194 is a vulnerability with a CVSS score of 7.8 (HIGH). Memory leak in the DNS server in Microsoft Windows allows remote attackers to cause a denial of service (memory consumption) via DNS packets. NOTE: this issue reportedly exists because of an incorrec...
How severe is CVE-2008-6194?
CVE-2008-6194 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-2008-6194?
Check the references section above for vendor advisories and patch information. Affected products include: Microsoft Windows.