CVE-2000-1218

Summary

CVE-2000-1218 is a vulnerability affecting Microsoft Windows 98, NT 4.0, 2000, and XP. The default configuration for these operating systems' domain name resolver sets the QueryIpMatching parameter to 0, allowing remote attackers to update DNS information for domains that the affected system did not query. This can lead to DNS cache poisoning, potentially redirecting users to fraudulent websites or disrupting network communication.

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