SB2017061513 - Slackware Linux update for bind
Published: June 15, 2017
Security Bulletin ID
SB2017061513
Severity
Medium
Patch available
YES
Number of vulnerabilities
1
Exploitation vector
Remote access
Highest impact
Denial of service
Breakdown by Severity
- Low
- Medium
- High
- Critical
Description
This security bulletin contains information about 1 security vulnerability.
1) Improper input validation (CVE-ID: CVE-2017-3140)
The vulnerability allows a remote attacker to perform a denial of service (DoS) attack.
The vulnerability exists due to an error when processing Response Policy Zones (RPZ) rules, when NSDNAME or NSIP policy rules are used. A remote attacker can trigger the affected server to enter an endless loop and repeatedly query a set of authoritative nameservers.
Successful exploitation of the vulnerability may allow an attacker to perform a denial of service attack.
Remediation
Install update from vendor's website.