Description
The getnameinfo function in FreeBSD 4.1.1 and earlier, and possibly other operating systems, allows a remote attacker to cause a denial of service via a long DNS hostname.
References
- getnameinfo-dos(5454) vdb-entry
- 1894 vdb-entry
Published Nov 29, 2000 · Updated Aug 8, 2024 · Assigned by mitre
The getnameinfo function in FreeBSD 4.1.1 and earlier, and possibly other operating systems, allows a remote attacker to cause a denial of service via a long DNS hostname.