[VALIDATOR-350] Should "x.root" validate as a domain name?

• Type: Bug
• Status: Closed
• Priority: Major
• Resolution: Fixed
• Fix Version/s: 1.4.1 Release
• Assignee: Unassigned
• Reporter: Sebb
• Created: 02/Jan/15 03:47
• Updated: 13/Jan/15 20:02
• Resolved: 04/Jan/15 21:05

Description

The string "root" is currently included in INFRASTRUCTURE_TLDS with the comment: // diagnostic marker for non-truncated root zone

This means that domains such as "x.root" are allowed.

Is this correct?