ISC BIND Recursive Query Processing Denial of Service Vulnerability
Last Update Date:
17 Nov 2011 11:48
Release Date:
17 Nov 2011
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RISK: High Risk
TYPE: Security software and application - Security Software & Appliance
A vulnerability has been identified in ISC BIND, which can be exploited by malicious people to cause a DoS (Denial of Service).
The vulnerability is caused due to an unspecified error when processing recursive queries.
NOTE: The vulnerability is currently being actively exploited.
Impact
- Denial of Service
System / Technologies affected
- ISC BIND 9.6.x
- ISC BIND 9.7.x
- ISC BIND 9.8.x
Solutions
Before installation of the software, please visit the software manufacturer web-site for more details.
- Upgrade BIND to one of the following patched versions: BIND 9.8.1-P1, 9.7.4-P1, 9.6-ESV-R5-P1, 9.4-ESV-R5-P1
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