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CVE-1999-0009: Buffer Overflow

First published: Wed Apr 08 1998(Updated: )

Inverse query buffer overflow in BIND 4.9 and BIND 8 Releases.

Credit: cve@mitre.org cve@mitre.org

Affected SoftwareAffected VersionHow to fix
ISC BIND 9=8.1
SGI IRIX=5.3
Data General DG/UX=5.4_3.0
SGI IRIX=4.0.5_iop
Data General DG/UX=5.4_3.1
SGI IRIX=4.0
SGI IRIX=3.3.2
SGI IRIX=4.0.5h
SGI IRIX=4.0.4
SGI IRIX=4.0.1
SGI IRIX=6.1
SGI IRIX=3.3.1
SGI IRIX=5.0.1
SGI IRIX=4.0.5e
SGI IRIX=4.0.3
SGI IRIX=5.1.1
SGI IRIX=4.0.5a
SGI IRIX=3.3.3
ISC BIND 9=4.9.6
SGI IRIX=4.0.5_ipr
SGI IRIX=5.0
Data General DG/UX=5.4_4.11
SGI IRIX=4.0.1t
SGI IRIX=5.1
SGI IRIX=4.0.5f
SGI IRIX=4.0.5g
SGI IRIX=5.2
SGI IRIX=4.0.5d
SGI IRIX=6.0
SGI IRIX=6.3
SGI IRIX=4.0.5
SGI IRIX=3.3
SGI IRIX=4.0.4b
Data General DG/UX=5.4_4.1
SGI IRIX=6.2
SGI IRIX=4.0.2
SGI IRIX=4.0.4t
ISC BIND 9=8.1.1
SGI IRIX=3.2
IBM AIX=4.3
SCO Open Desktop=3.0
Sun SunOS=5.3
IBM AIX=4.2.1
NetBSD current=1.3
SCO OpenLinux Server=1.0
Oracle Solaris and Zettabyte File System (ZFS)=2.5.1
Oracle Solaris and Zettabyte File System (ZFS)=2.5.1
Oracle Solaris and Zettabyte File System (ZFS)=2.5
IBM AIX=4.1.4
IBM AIX=4.2
IBM AIX=4.1.5
NetBSD current=1.2.1
NetBSD current=1.3.1
BSDI BSD/OS=2.0
Red Hat Linux=5.0
NEC ASL UX 4800=64
Sun SunOS=5.5
NetBSD current=1.0
SCO Open Desktop=5.0
Xinuos UnixWare=2.1
BSDI BSD/OS=2.1
Red Hat Linux=4.1
IBM AIX=4.1.1
NetBSD current=1.1
Sun SunOS=5.4
Red Hat Linux=4.0
Xinuos UnixWare=7.0
Sun SunOS=5.5.1
IBM AIX=4.1.2
Red Hat Linux=4.2
BSDI BSD/OS=2.0.1
IBM AIX=4.1
IBM AIX=4.1.3
NetBSD current=1.2
Oracle Solaris and Zettabyte File System (ZFS)=2.6
Sun SunOS
SunOS
SunOS=5.3
SunOS=5.4
SunOS=5.5
SunOS=5.5.1

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Frequently Asked Questions

  • What is the severity of CVE-1999-0009?

    CVE-1999-0009 is classified as a high-severity vulnerability due to the potential for remote exploitation and denial of service.

  • How do I fix CVE-1999-0009?

    To fix CVE-1999-0009, users should upgrade to a patched version of BIND that is no longer vulnerable.

  • Which versions are affected by CVE-1999-0009?

    CVE-1999-0009 affects BIND versions 4.9 and 8.1, among others listed in the vulnerability details.

  • Can CVE-1999-0009 lead to system compromise?

    Yes, CVE-1999-0009 can lead to system compromise through buffer overflow, allowing an attacker to execute arbitrary code.

  • Is there a workaround for CVE-1999-0009?

    A potential workaround for CVE-1999-0009 is to restrict access to affected DNS services from untrusted networks.

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