Test ID:	1.3.6.1.4.1.25623.1.1.12.2024.6909.3
Category:	Ubuntu Local Security Checks
Title:	Ubuntu: Security Advisory (USN-6909-3)
Summary:	The remote host is missing an update for the 'bind9' package(s) announced via the USN-6909-3 advisory.
Description:	Summary: The remote host is missing an update for the 'bind9' package(s) announced via the USN-6909-3 advisory. Vulnerability Insight: USN-6909-1 fixed vulnerabilities in Bind. This update provides the corresponding updates for Ubuntu 16.04 LTS. Original advisory details: Toshifumi Sakaguchi discovered that Bind incorrectly handled having a very large number of RRs existing at the same time. A remote attacker could possibly use this issue to cause Bind to consume resources, leading to a denial of service. (CVE-2024-1737) It was discovered that Bind incorrectly handled a large number of SIG(0) signed requests. A remote attacker could possibly use this issue to cause Bind to consume resources, leading to a denial of service. (CVE-2024-1975) Affected Software/OS: 'bind9' package(s) on Ubuntu 16.04. Solution: Please install the updated package(s). CVSS Score: 7.8 CVSS Vector: AV:N/AC:L/Au:N/C:N/I:N/A:C
Cross-Ref:	Common Vulnerability Exposure (CVE) ID: CVE-2024-1737 Common Vulnerability Exposure (CVE) ID: CVE-2024-1975
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