DNS: Microsoft DNS Server Denial of Service

This signature detects attempts to exploit a known vulnerability against Microsoft Windows DNS service. A successful attack can result in a denial-of-service condition.

Extended Description

The Microsoft Windows DNS Server is prone to a remote denial-of-service vulnerability. An attacker can exploit this issue to cause the DNS server service to stop responding, denying service to legitimate users.

Affected Products

Avaya messaging_application_server,Avaya meeting_exchange

References

BugTraq: 52374

CVE: CVE-2012-0006

Short Name
DNS:MICROSOFT-DNS-DOS
Severity
Major
Recommended
False
Recommended Action
None
Category
DNS
Keywords
CVE-2012-0006 DNS Denial Microsoft Server Service bid:52374 of
Release Date
01/09/2013
Supported Platforms

srx-branch-12.3

srx-19.3

srx-branch-19.3

vsrx3bsd-19.2

srx-branch-19.4

vsrx-19.4

mx-12.3

mx-19.4

vmx-19.4

mx-19.3

vsrx3bsd-19.4

srx-19.4

vsrx-12.3

vmx-19.3

vsrx-19.2

srx-12.3

Sigpack Version
3602
False Positive
Unknown
Vendors

Microsoft

Avaya

CVSS Score

5.0

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