CVE-2000-1066

N/A Unknown
Published: December 11, 2000 Modified: April 16, 2026
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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.

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References to Advisories, Solutions, and Tools

Patch Vendor Advisory Exploit Third Party Advisory
ftp://ftp.FreeBSD.org/pub/FreeBSD/CERT/advisories/FreeBSD-SA-00:63.getnameinfo.asc
Source: cve@mitre.org
http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/1894
Source: cve@mitre.org
Patch Vendor Advisory
https://exchange.xforce.ibmcloud.com/vulnerabilities/5454
Source: cve@mitre.org
ftp://ftp.FreeBSD.org/pub/FreeBSD/CERT/advisories/FreeBSD-SA-00:63.getnameinfo.asc
Source: af854a3a-2127-422b-91ae-364da2661108
http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/1894
Source: af854a3a-2127-422b-91ae-364da2661108
Patch Vendor Advisory
https://exchange.xforce.ibmcloud.com/vulnerabilities/5454
Source: af854a3a-2127-422b-91ae-364da2661108

6 reference(s) from NVD

Quick Stats

CVSS v3 Score
N/A / 10.0
EPSS (Exploit Probability)
0.7%
73th percentile
Exploitation Status
Not in CISA KEV

Affected Vendors

freebsd