dnssec tools libval library security bypass
| dnssectools-libval-security-bypass (40836) |  Medium Risk |
Description:
dnssec tools could allow a remote attacker to bypass security restrictions, caused by the improper verification of data using a malformed APEX trust anchor key by the libval library. A remote attacker could exploit this vulnerability to bypass dnssec security checks.
Platforms Affected:
- SourceForge, dnssec tools prior to 1.3.2
Remedy:
Upgrade to the latest version of dnssec tools (1.3.2 or later), available from SourceForge.net: Files. See References.
Consequences:
Bypass Security
References:
- SourceForge.net: Files, dnssec tools - File Release Notes and Changelog - Release Name: 1.3.2 at http://sourceforge.net/project/showfiles.php?group_id=121671&package_id=151679&release_id=576961.
- BID-27998: DNSSEC-Tools libval Security Bypass Vulnerability
- CVE-2008-1184: The DNSSEC validation library (libval) library in dnssec-tools before 1.3.1 does not properly check that the signing key is the APEX trust anchor, which might allow attackers to conduct unspecified attacks.
- FrSIRT/ADV-2008-0673: DNSSEC-Tools Validation Library Insecure Signature Check Vulnerability
- SA29127: DNSSEC-Tools libval Validation Algorithm Security Issue
Reported:
Feb 15, 2008
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