March 27, 2008 01:27 PM

Conquer 2 New DNS Exploits

A WPADproblem and a resolver-reconfiguration vulnerability are targeting stub resolvers and wreaking havoc
Rating: (0)
Cricket Liu
Windows IT Pro
InstantDoc ID #98236

Executive Summary:
You understand the importance of securing your DNS name servers, but what about your DNS clients? Two recent exploits—a Web Proxy Autodiscovery Protocol (WPAD)-related problem and a vulnerability involving malicious resolver reconfiguration—are targeting stub resolvers to work their mischief. This article describes the exploits and shows you how to defeat them.


When I...

ARTICLE TOOLS

Want to use this article? Click here for options!

...This article is for paid Professional Members only.

Already a Professional Member? Please log in now:

NOT A PROFESSIONAL MEMBER? YOU CHOOSE:

Professional Membership

Monthly

Annual

VIP Membership

Monthly

Annual

Compare Member Benefits

Add a Comment

There are no comments to display. Be the first one!
You must log on before posting a comment.

Are you a new visitor? Register Here

advertisement

advertisement

GOOGLE LINKS
SPONSORED LINKS
FEATURED LINKS

eBooks

Playbook for a Virtualized Datacenter | During challenging times, optimizing the IT infrastructure becomes imperative. Many organizations are looking to extend their virtualization efforts to encompass the entire datacenter. Get a step-through of your technology options and more.

White Papers

As the advances in USB devices have made them invaluable to most business users’, they have also exposed organizations to enormous risks. Learn how to easily enforce device/port control and data encryption policies without requiring new infrastructure and additional admin overhead.

WEB SEMINARS

Is Flexible Lockdown Possible? Join Darren Mar-Elia for this free web webinar exploring the various methods you should consider to protect and control your desktops while also understanding the impact on the end user community.
View Seminar On-Demand.

eLearning Series

Windows IT Pro brings the experts direct to you to share their real-world perspective, experience, and expertise. During each event, three sessions stream in real time, allowing you to learn, to ask questions, and to get solutions.
Upcoming event: SQL Server Consolidation

Subscribe to Windows IT Pro!

DevConnections ITTV Left-Brain SharePointPro Connections SQL Server Magazine SuperSite for Windows Windows IT Pro

© Penton Media, Inc.

Home About Us Advertise Customer Service Privacy Statement Subscribe/Renew Terms Of Use

Windows is a trademark of the Microsoft group of companies. Windows IT Pro is used by Penton Media Inc. under license from owner.