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Re: WARNING: AOL is hosed (again)
From: Mike Leber <mleber () he net>
Date: Fri, 16 Oct 1998 12:58:05 -0700 (PDT)
On Fri, 16 Oct 1998, Mark Borchers wrote:
Yep, somebody modified the delegation via a forged domain modification email. An emergency root server update has been done to correct the problem.
Isn't an acknowlegement required with the correct tracking number? If yes, were acknowlegement(s) also forged with guessed tracking numbers? If yes to my second question, then the tracking numbers either need to be made much longer and randomized or a one time pass phrase (session key) needs to be added to the acknowlegement form. Mike. +------------------- H U R R I C A N E - E L E C T R I C -------------------+ | Mike Leber Direct Internet Connections Voice 408 282 1540 | | Hurricane Electric Web Hosting & Co-location Fax 408 971 3340 | | mleber () he net http://www.he.net | +---------------------------------------------------------------------------+
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- Re: WARNING: AOL is hosed (again) Gary E. Miller (Oct 19)
- Re: WARNING: AOL is hosed (again) Mark Borchers (Oct 19)
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- Re: WARNING: AOL is hosed (again) Roeland M.J. Meyer (Oct 16)
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