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Family: Debian Local Security Checks --> Category: infos
[DSA1254] DSA-1254-1 bind9 Vulnerability Scan
Vulnerability Scan Summary
DSA-1254-1 bind9
Detailed Explanation for this Vulnerability Test
It was discovered that the Bind name server daemon is vulnerable to denial
of service by triggering an assertion through a crafted DNS query. This
only affects installations which use the DNSSEC extentions.
For the stable distribution (sarge) this problem has been fixed in
version 9.2.4-1sarge2.
For the upcoming stable distribution (etch) this problem will be fixed
soon.
For the unstable distribution (sid) this problem has been fixed in
version 9.3.4-1.
We recommend that you upgrade your bind9 package.
Solution : http://www.debian.org/security/2007/dsa-1254
Threat Level: High
Click HERE for more information and discussions on this network vulnerability scan.
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