CVE-1999-0851

Summary

CVE-1999-0851 is a denial-of-service vulnerability affecting the BIND named software. This issue is triggered by manipulating maliciously crafted NAPTR resource records. An attacker can exploit this vulnerability by sending specially crafted DNS queries to cause the named daemon to enter an infinite loop, leading to a denial-of-service condition. This issue can impact the availability of DNS services, making it crucial for organizations using BIND named to apply the available patches promptly.

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