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Attack code imminent for DNS flaw after details leaked
One day after a security company accidentally posted details of a serious flaw in the Internet's Domain Name System (DNS), hackers are saying that software that exploits this flaw is sure to pop up soon. The author of one widely used hacking tool said he expected to have an exploit by the end of the day Tuesday. Be sure to patch up your systems right now as things might get bumpy.
Several hackers are almost certainly already developing attack code for the bug, and it will most likely crop up within the next few days, said Dave Aitel, chief technology officer at security vendor Immunity. His company will eventually develop sample code for its Canvas security testing software too, a task he expects to take about a day, given the simplicity of the attack. "It's not that hard," he said. "You're not looking at a DNA-cracking effort."
Posted by | Wed, Jul 23, 2008 - 08:27 AM
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