CVE-2002-0140: High severity DNRD dnrd vulnerability
Domain Name Relay Daemon (dnrd) 2.10 and earlier allows remote malicious DNS sites to cause a denial of service and possibly execute arbitrary code via a long or malformed DNS reply, which is not handled properly by parsequery, getobjectname, and possibly other functions.
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is the severity of CVE-2002-0140?
CVE-2002-0140 has a medium severity rating due to its potential for denial of service and arbitrary code execution.
How do I fix CVE-2002-0140?
To fix CVE-2002-0140, you should upgrade to a version of Domain Name Relay Daemon (dnrd) that is later than 2.10.
What systems are affected by CVE-2002-0140?
CVE-2002-0140 affects specific versions of Domain Name Relay Daemon (dnrd) including 1.0 through 2.10.
What type of attack does CVE-2002-0140 involve?
CVE-2002-0140 involves an attack vector that exploits malformed DNS replies to cause denial of service.
Is CVE-2002-0140 still a relevant threat today?
While CVE-2002-0140 is older, systems still running affected dnrd versions could be at risk if not updated.