DNS NAPTR Query Vulnerability in Microsoft Windows Server 2008 SP2, R2, and R2 SP1

CVE-2011-1966 · HIGH Severity

AV:N/AC:L/AU:N/C:C/I:C/A:C

The DNS server in Microsoft Windows Server 2008 SP2, R2, and R2 SP1 does not properly handle NAPTR queries that trigger recursive processing, which allows remote attackers to execute arbitrary code via a crafted query, aka "DNS NAPTR Query Vulnerability."

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