Description
Buffer overflow in host command allows a remote attacker to execute arbitrary commands via a long response to an AXFR query.
Public exploits
Exploit or proof-of-concept code for this vulnerability is publicly available, which lowers the bar for attackers. Treat it as a reason to patch sooner.
Third-party code, not reviewed by us. Public PoCs are sometimes fake or contain malware. Read the code first and run it only in an isolated lab, against systems you are authorised to test.
Exploit-DB 1
- ISC BIND 8.1 - Host Remote Buffer Overflow EDB-20374 · remote · Oct 27, 2000 · verified
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References
- isc-bind-axfr-bo(5462) vdb-entry
- 1887 vdb-entry
- 20001027 old version of host command vulnearbility mailing-list