# CVE-2012-1570: The resolver in MaraDNS before 1.3.0.7.15 and 1.4.x before 1.4.12 overwrites cached server names and TTL values in NS records during the pro

- Severity: no CVSS score reported
- Known exploited (CISA KEV): no
- Published: 2012-03-28 · Updated: 2024-08-06

## Affected

- n/a: version range not reported

## Description

The resolver in MaraDNS before 1.3.0.7.15 and 1.4.x before 1.4.12 overwrites cached server names and TTL values in NS records during the processing of a response to an A record query, which allows remote attackers to trigger continued resolvability of revoked domain names via a "ghost domain names" attack.

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## References

- http://www.openwall.com/lists/oss-security/2012/03/20/10
- https://exchange.xforce.ibmcloud.com/vulnerabilities/74119
- http://www.openwall.com/lists/oss-security/2012/03/20/1
- http://secunia.com/advisories/48492
- https://bugzilla.redhat.com/show_bug.cgi?id=804770
- http://osvdb.org/80192
- http://www.securitytracker.com/id?1026821
- http://www.maradns.org/changelog.html

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