DNS allow updates can corrupt name server |
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Risk Level: | Low | Check or Attack Name: dnsupdates |
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Platforms: | BIND | |
Description: | The BIND name server is compiled to allow dynamic updates via the -DALLOW_UPDATES define. Allowing dynamic updates permits an attacker to corrupt your server. |
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Remedy: | Recompile your name server without the -DALLOW_UPDATES option. Refer to your vendor's documentation for more information. For more information or an updated version of BIND, see the Internet Software Consortium's (ISC) BIND page at http://www.isc.org/bind.html. |
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References: | Internet Software Consortium (ISC), BIND (Berkeley Internet Name Domain) page, http://www.isc.org/bind.html |
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