From xforce@iss.net Wed Nov 13 09:28:25 2002 From: X-Force To: vulnwatch@vulnwatch.org Date: Tue, 12 Nov 2002 11:53:18 -0500 (EST) Subject: [VulnWatch] ISS Security Advisory: Multiple Remote Vulnerabilities in BIND4 and BIND8 -----BEGIN PGP SIGNED MESSAGE----- Internet Security Systems Security Brief November 12, 2002 Multiple Remote Vulnerabilities in BIND4 and BIND8 Synopsis: ISS X-Force has discovered several serious vulnerabilities in the Berkeley Internet Name Domain Server (BIND). BIND is the most common implementation of the DNS (Domain Name Service) protocol, which is used on the vast majority of DNS servers on the Internet. DNS is a vital Internet protocol that maintains a database of easy-to-remember domain names (host names) and their corresponding numerical IP addresses. Impact: The vulnerabilities described in this advisory affect nearly all currently deployed recursive DNS servers on the Internet. The DNS network is considered a critical component of Internet infrastructure. There is no information implying that these exploits are known to the computer underground, and there are no reports of active attacks. If exploits for these vulnerabilities are developed and made public, they may lead to compromise and DoS attacks against vulnerable DNS servers. Since the vulnerability is widespread, an Internet worm may be developed to propagate by exploiting the flaws in BIND. Widespread attacks against the DNS system may lead to general instability and inaccuracy of DNS data. Affected Versions: BIND SIG Cached RR Overflow Vulnerability BIND 8, versions up to and including 8.3.3-REL BIND 4, versions up to and including 4.9.10-REL BIND OPT DoS BIND 8, versions 8.3.0 up to and including 8.3.3-REL BIND SIG Expiry Time DoS BIND 8, versions up to and including 8.3.3-REL For the complete ISS X-Force Security Advisory, please visit: http://bvlive01.iss.net/issEn/delivery/xforce/alertdetail.jsp?oid=21469 ______ About Internet Security Systems (ISS) Founded in 1994, Internet Security Systems (ISS) (Nasdaq: ISSX) is a pioneer and world leader in software and services that protect critical online resources from an ever- changing spectrum of threats and misuse. Internet Security Systems is headquartered in Atlanta, GA, with additional operations throughout the Americas, Asia, Australia, Europe and the Middle East. Copyright (c) 2002 Internet Security Systems, Inc. All rights reserved worldwide. Permission is hereby granted for the electronic redistribution of this document. It is not to be edited or altered in any way without the express written consent of the Internet Security Systems X-Force. If you wish to reprint the whole or any part of this document in any other medium excluding electronic media, please email xforce@iss.net for permission. Disclaimer: The information within this paper may change without notice. Use of this information constitutes acceptance for use in an AS IS condition. There are NO warranties, implied or otherwise, with regard to this information or its use. Any use of this information is at the user's risk. In no event shall the author/distributor (Internet Security Systems X-Force) be held liable for any damages whatsoever arising out of or in connection with the use or spread of this information. X-Force PGP Key available on MIT's PGP key server and PGP.com's key server, as well as at http://www.iss.net/security_center/sensitive.php Please send suggestions, updates, and comments to: X-Force xforce@iss.net of Internet Security Systems, Inc. -----BEGIN PGP SIGNATURE----- Version: 2.6.2 iQCVAwUBPdExszRfJiV99eG9AQEjKgP/dUFj2Hik6CofyaKqQYWW8LAIgLbZBJKN MZNpNYefF0aXm2lHhwis6XXxYNHHUvUIczRL6deTvxYavjjUdbkQssad5vS0pp/2 1IzU62NgGCHOOaAYUh3ecaYGPXWYoDZFLEMXFuoV6SC0uOpnOXdG+NSSfUwWXDTI rNIJ5UlHox0= =4W9H -----END PGP SIGNATURE-----