Simple DNS Plus unspecified denial of service

simplednsplus-unspecified-dos (43767) The risk level is classified as LowLow Risk

Description:

Simple DNS Plus is vulnerable to a denial of service, caused by an unspecified error when processing certain requests. By sending a specially-crafted UDP request, a remote attacker could cause a denial of service.

Platforms Affected:

  • JH Software, Simple DNS Plus 4.1
  • JH Software, Simple DNS Plus 5.0

Remedy:

No remedy available as of July 4, 2009.

Consequences:

Denial of Service

References:

  • Simple DNS Web site, Simple DNS Plus at http://www.simpledns.com/.
  • BID-30207: Simple DNS Plus Unspecified Remote Denial of Service Vulnerability
  • CVE-2008-3208: Simple DNS Plus 4.1, 5.0, and possibly other versions before 5.1.101 allows remote attackers to cause a denial of service via multiple DNS reply packets.

Reported:

Jul 13, 2008

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