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CVE-2004-1754: The DNS proxy (DNSd) for multiple Symantec Gateway Security products allows remote attackers to poison the...

The DNS proxy (DNSd) for multiple Symantec Gateway Security products allows remote attackers to poison the DNS cache via a malicious DNS server query response that contains authoritative or additional records.

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This old CVE describes a DNS cache poisoning flaw in Symantec DNS proxy software. If affected legacy gateways are still resolving DNS, attackers could make users or systems receive false DNS answers. The bundle does not provide CVSS, exact affected versions, or confirmed active exploitation. Exposure is most likely in legacy Symantec Gateway Security or Symantec Enterprise Firewall deployments where the DNS proxy/DNSd component is enabled and used for recursive resolution. Modern environments without these products are unlikely to be affected based on the supplied bundle. Prioritize this if legacy Symantec gateway products still perform DNS resolution for business networks. The risk is outdated infrastructure plus DNS trust abuse, but urgency depends on whether the affected DNS proxy is actually present and exposed. Mitigation focus: Check Symantec's advisory for approved updates or configuration guidance.; Inventory legacy Symantec gateway and firewall DNS proxy deployments.; Retire or replace unsupported affected appliances where feasible..

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