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DNSSEC-Tools libval Validation Algorithm Security Issue
Secunia Advisory: SA29127
Release Date: 2008-02-26
Last Update: 2008-03-11
Popularity: 3,188 views

Critical:
Less critical
Impact: Security Bypass
Where: From remote
Solution Status: Vendor Patch

Software:DNSSEC-Tools 1.x

Secunia CVSS-2 Score: Available in Secunia business solutions

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Description:
A security issue has been reported in DNSSEC-Tools, which can be exploited by malicious people to bypass certain security restrictions.

The security issue is caused due to an error within the libval library when verifying data using an invalid trust anchor, and can be exploited to circumvent DNSSEC checks.

The security issue is reported in versions prior to 1.3.2.

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