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BIND vulnerable to ZXFR bug

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 the ZXFR
bug that permits a possible hacker to disable it
remotely.

Solution : upgrade to bind 8.2.2-P7
Network Security Threat Level: High

Networks Security ID: 1923

Vulnerability Assessment Copyright: This script is Copyright (C) 2000 Renaud Deraison

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