DNS: Name Authority Pointer Integer Overflow
This signature detects attempts to exploit a known vulnerability in the Microsoft DNS server. A successful attack can lead to a buffer overflow and arbitrary remote code execution within the context of the server.
Extended Description
The Microsoft Windows DNS Server is prone to a remote heap-based memory corruption vulnerability. An attacker can exploit this issue to execute arbitrary code with SYSTEM-level privileges. Successful exploits will result in the complete compromise of affected computers.
Affected Products
Microsoft windows_server_2008_r2_datacenter
Short Name
DNS:REPERR:NAPRT-IOF
Severity
Major
Recommended
False
Recommended Action
Drop
Category
DNS
Keywords
Authority CVE-2011-1966 Integer Name Overflow Pointer bid:49012
Release Date
08/09/2011
Supported Platforms
srx-branch-19.3
vsrx3bsd-19.2
srx-19.4
vsrx3bsd-19.4
srx-branch-19.4
vsrx-19.4
vsrx-19.2
srx-19.3
srx-branch-12.3
mx-12.3
mx-19.4
vmx-19.4
mx-19.3
vsrx-12.3
vmx-19.3
srx-12.3
Sigpack Version
3603
False Positive
Unknown
Vendors
Microsoft
CVSS Score
10.0