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Microsoft Windows Server Domain Name System (DNS) Security Technical Implementation Guide
SRG-APP-000247-DNS-000036
The Windows DNS Server must use DNS Notify to prevent denial of service (DoS) through increase in workload.
The Windows DNS Server must use DNS Notify to prevent denial of service (DoS) through increase in workload.
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The Windows DNS Server must use DNS Notify to prevent denial of service (DoS) through increase in workload.
Medium Severity
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