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CVE-2000-0888

First published: Tue Dec 19 2000(Updated: )

named in BIND 8.2 through 8.2.2-P6 allows remote attackers to cause a denial of service by sending an SRV record to the server, aka the "srv bug."

Credit: cve@mitre.org

Affected SoftwareAffected VersionHow to fix
ISC BIND 9=8.2.1
ISC BIND 9=8.2.2-p1
ISC BIND 9=8.2.2-p4
ISC BIND 9=8.2.2-p2
ISC BIND 9=8.2.2-p6
ISC BIND 9=8.2.2-p5
ISC BIND 9=8.2.2-p3
ISC BIND 9=8.2-p1
ISC BIND 9=8.2
ISC BIND 9=8.2.2
Debian Linux=2.2

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Frequently Asked Questions

  • What is the severity of CVE-2000-0888?

    CVE-2000-0888 is associated with a denial of service vulnerability in BIND 8.2 through 8.2.2-P6 that allows remote attackers to disrupt service.

  • How do I fix CVE-2000-0888?

    To mitigate CVE-2000-0888, upgrade to BIND version 8.2.2-P7 or later.

  • Which versions of BIND are affected by CVE-2000-0888?

    CVE-2000-0888 affects BIND versions 8.2 through 8.2.2-P6.

  • Can CVE-2000-0888 be exploited remotely?

    Yes, CVE-2000-0888 can be exploited remotely by sending a specially crafted SRV record.

  • What impact does CVE-2000-0888 have on affected systems?

    CVE-2000-0888 can lead to a denial of service, making the DNS server unresponsive.

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