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BIND 4.x resolver overflow

Vulnerability Assessment Summary
Checks the remote BIND version

Detailed Explanation for this Vulnerability Assessment

The remote BIND server, according to its version number, is vulnerable
to a remote buffer overflow within its resolver code.

A possible hacker may be able to execute arbitrary code by having
the remote DNS server make a request and send back a malicious
DNS response with an invalid length field.

See also : http://www.securityfocus.com/advisories/308
Solution : upgrade to BIND 4.9.5
Network Security Threat Level: High

Networks Security ID: 7228

Vulnerability Assessment Copyright: This script is Copyright (C) 2003 Renaud Deraison

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