SB2007050801 - Remote code execution in Microsoft DNS server

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SB2007050801 - Remote code execution in Microsoft DNS server

Published: May 8, 2007 Updated: December 16, 2016

Security Bulletin ID SB2007050801
Severity
Critical
Patch available
YES
Number of vulnerabilities 1
Exploitation vector Remote access
Highest impact Code execution

Breakdown by Severity

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Description

This security bulletin contains information about 1 security vulnerability.


1) Stack-based buffer overflow (CVE-ID: CVE-2007-1748)

The vulnerability allows a remote user to execute arbitrary code on the target system.

The vulnerability exists due to boundary error when processing RPC requests in Microsoft Windows DNS server, which contain long zone name parameter with escaped octal strings.
A remote attacker can send a specially crafted RPC request to vulnerable DNS server, cause stack-based buffer overflow and execute arbitrary code on vulnerable system.

Successful exploitation of the vulnerability results in compromise of vulnerable system.

Note: this vulnerability is being actively exploited.


Remediation

Install update from vendor's website.

References