1. Ubuntu Security Notices
  2. USN-1070-1

USN-1070-1: Bind vulnerability

Publication date

23 February 2011

Overview

Releases

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Details

It was discovered that Bind incorrectly handled IXFR transfers and dynamic
updates while under heavy load when used as an authoritative server. A
remote attacker could use this flaw to cause Bind to stop responding,
resulting in a denial of service.

It was discovered that Bind incorrectly handled IXFR transfers and dynamic
updates while under heavy load when used as an authoritative server. A
remote attacker could use this flaw to cause Bind to stop responding,
resulting in a denial of service.

Update instructions

In general, a standard system update will make all the necessary changes.

Learn more about how to get the fixes.

The problem can be corrected by updating your system to the following package versions:

Ubuntu Release Package Version
10.10 maverick libdns66 –  1:9.7.1.dfsg.P2-2ubuntu0.2

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