Packages
- bind9 - Internet Domain Name Server
Details
Jake Montgomery discovered that Bind incorrectly handled certain specific
combinations of RDATA. A remote attacker could use this flaw to cause Bind
to crash, resulting in a denial of service.
Jake Montgomery discovered that Bind incorrectly handled certain specific
combinations of RDATA. A remote attacker could use this flaw to cause Bind
to crash, 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 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| 8.04 hardy | bind9 – 1:9.4.2.dfsg.P2-2ubuntu0.12 | ||
| 12.04 precise | bind9 – 1:9.8.1.dfsg.P1-4ubuntu0.4 | ||
| 11.10 oneiric | bind9 – 1:9.7.3.dfsg-1ubuntu4.5 | ||
| 11.04 natty | bind9 – 1:9.7.3.dfsg-1ubuntu2.7 | ||
| 10.04 lucid | bind9 – 1:9.7.0.dfsg.P1-1ubuntu0.8 | ||
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