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MEDIUM · 6.4

CVE-2012-1194

The resolver in the DNS Server service in Microsoft Windows Server 2008 before R2 overwrites cached server names and TTL values in NS records during the processing of a response to an A record query, ...

Vulnerability Description

The resolver in the DNS Server service in Microsoft Windows Server 2008 before R2 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.

CVSS Score

6.4

MEDIUM

AV:N/AC:L/Au:N/C:N/I:P/A:P
Confidentiality
NONE
Integrity
PARTIAL
Availability
PARTIAL

Affected Products

VendorProductVersions
MicrosoftWindows Server 2008<= -

References

FAQ

What is CVE-2012-1194?

CVE-2012-1194 is a vulnerability with a CVSS score of 6.4 (MEDIUM). The resolver in the DNS Server service in Microsoft Windows Server 2008 before R2 overwrites cached server names and TTL values in NS records during the processing of a response to an A record query, ...

How severe is CVE-2012-1194?

CVE-2012-1194 has been rated MEDIUM with a CVSS base score of 6.4/10. Review the CVSS metrics above for detailed severity breakdown.

Is there a patch for CVE-2012-1194?

Check the references section above for vendor advisories and patch information. Affected products include: Microsoft Windows Server 2008.