DNS Zone Transfer

DNS

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Term DNS Zone Transfer

Category DNS

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Definition

The process of replicating DNS zone data from a primary name server to secondary servers using the AXFR or IXFR protocols. Misconfigured zone transfers can leak internal network information to attackers.

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