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Whereas, among other findings and recommendations, the report indicated that "There exist shortcomings in the specification of DNS wildcards and their usage. The defining RFCs should be examined and modified as necessary with a focus on producing two results: first, clarification of the use of synthesized responses in DNS protocols; second, provision of additional guidance on the use of synthesized responses in the DNS hierarchy."

Wiki MarkupResolved \ [04.63\], the Board thanks Chair Steve Crocker and the members of SSAC for the preparation of this report.

Wiki MarkupResolved \ [04.64\], the Board directs the President and Staff to confirm with the Internet Architecture Board its interpretation of the standards regarding wildcards in the DNS.

Wiki MarkupResolved \ [04.65\], the Board recommends that until such interpretation is confirmed, no new applications of wildcards be introduced in any TLDs.

Wiki MarkupResolved \ [04.66\], the Board recommends that any material changes in registry services should be done in a deliberate fashion, with appropriate notice and opportunity for community review, discussion, and consensus-building.

Implementation Actions

• Confirm DNS wildcard standards with IAB.
  • Responsible entity: ICANN Staff
  • Due date: None provided
  • Completion date: TBD4 August 2004

Other Related Resolutions

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• For the SSAC Report on Redirection in the COM and NET Domains, see:  http://www.icann.org/en/committees/security/ssac-report-09jul04.pdf.
• The correspondence between ICANN and the IAB is located at http://www.iab.org/documents/correspondence/2004-08-12-icann-wildcard.html.
• The resolution does not address funding for the items identified therein.

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