DNS Server Response Validation Vulnerability
Severity: MEDIUM
CVE Identifier: CVE-2009-0234
Advisory Date: FEB 15, 2011
DESCRIPTION
The DNS Resolver Cache Service (aka DNSCache) in Windows DNS Server in Microsoft Windows 2000 SP4, Server 2003 SP1 and SP2, and Server 2008 does not properly cache crafted DNS responses, which makes it easier for remote attackers to predict transaction IDs and poison caches by sending many crafted DNS queries that trigger "unnecessary lookups," aka "DNS Server Response Validation Vulnerability."
TREND MICRO PROTECTION INFORMATION
Trend Micro Deep Security shields networks through Deep Packet Inspection (DPI) rules. Trend Micro customers using OfficeScan with Intrusion Defense Firewall (IDF) plugin are also protected from attacks using these vulnerabilities. Please refer to the filter number and filter name when applying appropriate DPI and/or IDF rules.
SOLUTION
Trend Micro Deep Security DPI Rule Number: 1003329
Trend Micro Deep Security DPI Rule Name: 1003329 - DNS Server Response Validation Vulnerability
AFFECTED SOFTWARE AND VERSION
- microsoft windows_2000
- microsoft windows_server_2003
- microsoft windows_server_2008