(MS12-017) Vulnerability in DNS Server Could Allow Denial of Service (2647170)

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  Severity: HIGH

  CVE Identifier: CVE-2012-0006

  Advisory Date: MAR 14, 2012

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  DESCRIPTION

This security update resolves a privately reported vulnerability in Microsoft Windows. The vulnerability could allow denial of service if a remote unauthenticated attacker sends a specially crafted DNS query to the target DNS server.

  SOLUTION

  PATCH: http://technet.microsoft.com/en-us/security/bulletin/ms12-017

  AFFECTED SOFTWARE AND VERSION

• Windows Server 2003 Service Pack 2
• Windows Server 2003 x64 Edition Service Pack 2
• Windows Server 2003 with SP2 for Itanium-based Systems
• Windows Server 2008 for 32-bit Systems Service Pack 2
• Windows Server 2008 for x64-based Systems Service Pack 2
• Windows Server 2008 R2 for x64-based Systems and Windows Server 2008 R2 for x64-based Systems Service Pack 1

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• March 2012- Microsoft Releases 6 Security Advisories