Packages
- bind9 - Internet Domain Name Server
Details
Jared Mauch discovered that Bind incorrectly handled certain queries for
NSEC3-signed zones. A remote attacker could use this flaw with a specially
crafted query to cause Bind to stop responding, resulting in a denial of
service.
Jared Mauch discovered that Bind incorrectly handled certain queries for
NSEC3-signed zones. A remote attacker could use this flaw with a specially
crafted query to cause Bind to stop responding, resulting in a denial of
service.
Update instructions
In general, a standard system update will make all the necessary changes.
Learn more about how to get the fixes.The problem can be corrected by updating your system to the following package versions:
| Ubuntu Release | Package Version | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| 13.10 saucy | bind9 – 1:9.9.3.dfsg.P2-4ubuntu1.1 | ||
| 13.04 raring | bind9 – 1:9.9.2.dfsg.P1-2ubuntu2.2 | ||
| 12.10 quantal | bind9 – 1:9.8.1.dfsg.P1-4.2ubuntu3.4 | ||
| 12.04 precise | bind9 – 1:9.8.1.dfsg.P1-4ubuntu0.8 | ||
| 10.04 lucid | bind9 – 1:9.7.0.dfsg.P1-1ubuntu0.11 | ||
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