CVE-2000-1029

ISC BIND host command - Buffer Overflow

Title source: llm
STIX 2.1

Exploitation Summary

EIP tracks 1 public exploit for CVE-2000-1029. PoCs published by antirez.

AI-analyzed exploit summary This exploit targets a buffer overflow in ISC host (CVE-2000-1029) by sending a malicious DNS response exceeding 512 bytes, overwriting the return address with a controlled value and executing shellcode. The PoC includes a reverse shell payload and is designed to be piped into a netcat listener.

Description

Buffer overflow in host command allows a remote attacker to execute arbitrary commands via a long response to an AXFR query.

Exploits (1)

exploitdb WORKING POC VERIFIED
by antirez · cremoteunix
https://www.exploit-db.com/exploits/20374

This exploit targets a buffer overflow in ISC host (CVE-2000-1029) by sending a malicious DNS response exceeding 512 bytes, overwriting the return address with a controlled value and executing shellcode. The PoC includes a reverse shell payload and is designed to be piped into a netcat listener.

Classification
Working Poc 95%
Attack Type
Rce
Complexity
Moderate
Reliability
Reliable
Target: ISC host (non-current versions)
No auth needed
Prerequisites: Vulnerable version of ISC host · Ability to control or spoof DNS responses
devstral-2 · analyzed Feb 16, 2026 Full analysis →

References (3)

Core 3
Core References
Third Party Advisory, VDB Entry vdb-entry x_refsource_xf
https://exchange.xforce.ibmcloud.com/vulnerabilities/5462
Exploit, Patch, Vendor Advisory vdb-entry x_refsource_bid
http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/1887
Exploit, Vendor Advisory mailing-list x_refsource_bugtraq
http://www.securityfocus.com/archive/1/141660

Scores

EPSS 0.1429
EPSS Percentile 96.1%

Details

Status published
Products (1)
isc/bind 8.1
Published Dec 11, 2000
Tracked Since Feb 18, 2026