| Description: | Summary:
The remote host is missing an update for the 'bind' package(s) announced via the SSA:2015-209-01 advisory.
Vulnerability Insight:
New bind packages are available for Slackware 13.0, 13.1, 13.37, 14.0, 14.1,
and -current to fix a security issue.
Here are the details from the Slackware 14.1 ChangeLog:
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patches/packages/bind-9.9.7_P2-i486-1_slack14.1.txz: Upgraded.
This update fixes a security issue where an error in the handling of TKEY
queries can be exploited by an attacker for use as a denial-of-service
vector, as a constructed packet can use the defect to trigger a REQUIRE
assertion failure, causing BIND to exit.
Impact:
Both recursive and authoritative servers are vulnerable to this defect.
Additionally, exposure is not prevented by either ACLs or configuration
options limiting or denying service because the exploitable code occurs
early in the packet handling, before checks enforcing those boundaries.
Operators should take steps to upgrade to a patched version as soon as
possible.
For more information, see:
[links moved to references]
(* Security fix *)
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Affected Software/OS:
'bind' package(s) on Slackware 13.0, Slackware 13.1, Slackware 13.37, Slackware 14.0, Slackware 14.1, Slackware current.
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
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