CVE-1999-0835

Summary

CVE-1999-0835 is a denial-of-service vulnerability affecting the BIND named software. Maliciously crafted SIG records can cause BIND named to become unresponsive, rendering it unable to provide DNS services. This issue poses a significant threat to organizations relying on BIND named for their DNS infrastructure, as it can lead to extended downtime and impact network access. Attackers can exploit this vulnerability by sending specially crafted SIG records to targeted DNS servers, leading to a denial-of-service condition. Organizations using BIND named are advised to apply available patches or updates to mitigate this risk.

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