DNS: ATMA Overflow
This signature detects attempts to exploit a known vulnerability in the Microsoft DNS client. A successful attack can lead to a buffer overflow and arbitrary remote code execution within the context of the service.
Extended Description
Microsoft Windows is prone to a remotely exploitable buffer overrun condition in the DNS client. This issue is exposed when a client handles a malicious response from a DNS server. Attackers may leverage this to execute arbitrary code and launch a complete compromise of the affected computer.
Affected Products
Nortel_networks srg,Microsoft windows_xp_media_center_edition
Short Name
DNS:OVERFLOW:DNS-ATMA-SIZE-OF
Severity
Critical
Recommended
False
Recommended Action
Drop Packet
Category
DNS
Keywords
ATMA CVE-2006-3441 Overflow bid:19404
Release Date
08/08/2006
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
3727
False Positive
Unknown
Vendors
Nortel_networks
Microsoft
CVSS Score
10.0