Test ID:	1.3.6.1.4.1.25623.1.1.12.2023.6376.1
Category:	Ubuntu Local Security Checks
Title:	Ubuntu: Security Advisory (USN-6376-1)
Summary:	The remote host is missing an update for the 'c-ares' package(s) announced via the USN-6376-1 advisory.
Description:	Summary: The remote host is missing an update for the 'c-ares' package(s) announced via the USN-6376-1 advisory. Vulnerability Insight: It was discovered that c-ares incorrectly parsed certain SOA replies. A remote attacker could possibly use this issue to cause c-res to crash, resulting in a denial of service. Affected Software/OS: 'c-ares' package(s) on Ubuntu 20.04. Solution: Please install the updated package(s). CVSS Score: 5.4 CVSS Vector: AV:N/AC:H/Au:N/C:N/I:N/A:C
Cross-Ref:	Common Vulnerability Exposure (CVE) ID: CVE-2020-22217 https://github.com/c-ares/c-ares/issues/333 https://lists.debian.org/debian-lts-announce/2023/09/msg00014.html
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