Test ID:	1.3.6.1.4.1.25623.1.0.900873
Category:	Windows
Title:	Microsoft Windows DNS Devolution Third-Level Domain Name Resolving Weakness (971888)
Summary:	This host has Microsoft DNS Devolution and is prone to Third-Level; Domain Name Resolving Weakness.
Description:	Summary: This host has Microsoft DNS Devolution and is prone to Third-Level Domain Name Resolving Weakness. Vulnerability Insight: The flaw is due to design error in the DNS devolution process which can be exploited by setting up a malicious site and carry out attacks against victims who are inadvertently directed to the malicious site. Vulnerability Impact: Successful attacks may result in disclosure of the private IP address and authentication credentials, modification of client proxy settings, phishing, redirection to other malicious sites, enticing vulnerable users to download malware. Affected Software/OS: - Microsoft Windows 2k Service Pack 4 and prior - Microsoft Windows XP Service Pack 3 and prior - Microsoft Windows 2k3 Service Pack 2 and prior Solution: Apply the Security update CVSS Score: 9.3 CVSS Vector: AV:N/AC:M/Au:N/C:C/I:C/A:C
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