Buffer overflow in the DNS resolver code used in libc, glibc, and libbind, as derived from ISC BIND, allows remote malicious DNS servers to cause a denial of service and possibly execute arbitrary code via the stub resolvers.
CVSS Score
7.5
EPSS Score
0.076
Published
2002-07-03
When compiled with the -DALLOW_UPDATES option, bind allows dynamic updates to the DNS server, allowing for malicious modification of DNS records.
CVSS Score
6.4
EPSS Score
0.012
Published
1997-07-01
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