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Test ID:1.3.6.1.4.1.25623.1.0.843989
Category:Ubuntu Local Security Checks
Title:Ubuntu: Security Advisory (USN-3956-1)
Summary:The remote host is missing an update for the 'bind9' package(s) announced via the USN-3956-1 advisory.
Description:Summary:
The remote host is missing an update for the 'bind9' package(s) announced via the USN-3956-1 advisory.

Vulnerability Insight:
It was discovered that Bind incorrectly handled limiting the number of
simultaneous TCP clients. A remote attacker could possibly use this issue
to cause Bind to consume resources, leading to a denial of service.

Affected Software/OS:
'bind9' package(s) on Ubuntu 16.04, Ubuntu 18.04, Ubuntu 18.10, Ubuntu 19.04.

Solution:
Please install the updated package(s).

CVSS Score:
4.3

CVSS Vector:
AV:N/AC:M/Au:N/C:N/I:N/A:P

Cross-Ref: Common Vulnerability Exposure (CVE) ID: CVE-2018-5743
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