CVE-1999-1379
Overview
CVE-1999-1379 is a known-severity vulnerability affecting dnstools_software dnstools. It was published on December 31, 1999.
Technical Description
DNS allows remote attackers to use DNS name servers as traffic amplifiers via a UDP DNS query with a spoofed source address, which produces more traffic to the victim than was sent by the attacker.
Remediation
Check the references section for vendor advisories and patches from dnstools_software. Update dnstools to the latest patched version. If immediate patching is not possible, review the CVSS vector to understand the attack surface and apply compensating controls such as network segmentation or access restrictions.
Affected Products
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References
Frequently Asked Questions
What is CVE-1999-1379?
CVE-1999-1379 is a known-severity vulnerability affecting dnstools_software dnstools. It was published on December 31, 1999.
How severe is CVE-1999-1379?
CVSS score information is not yet available for this vulnerability. Check back as the CVE record is updated by NVD analysts.
How do I fix or remediate CVE-1999-1379?
Check the references section for vendor advisories and patches from dnstools_software. Update dnstools to the latest patched version. If immediate patching is not possible, review the CVSS vector to understand the attack surface and apply compensating controls such as network segmentation or access restrictions.
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