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CVE-2016-2775: Input Validation

First published: Tue Jul 19 2016(Updated: )

ISC BIND 9.x before 9.9.9-P2, 9.10.x before 9.10.4-P2, and 9.11.x before 9.11.0b2, when lwresd or the named lwres option is enabled, allows remote attackers to cause a denial of service (daemon crash) via a long request that uses the lightweight resolver protocol.

Credit: cve@mitre.org

Affected SoftwareAffected VersionHow to fix
redhat/bind<9.9.9
9.9.9
redhat/bind<9.10.4
9.10.4
redhat/bind<9.11.0
9.11.0
HPE HP-UX=b.11.31
ISC BIND 9>=9.0<=9.9.8
ISC BIND 9>=9.10.0<=9.10.3
ISC BIND 9=9.9.9
ISC BIND 9=9.9.9-b1
ISC BIND 9=9.9.9-b2
ISC BIND 9=9.9.9-p1
ISC BIND 9=9.9.9-rc1
ISC BIND 9=9.9.9-s1
ISC BIND 9=9.9.9-s1rc1
ISC BIND 9=9.10.4
ISC BIND 9=9.10.4-beta1
ISC BIND 9=9.10.4-beta2
ISC BIND 9=9.10.4-beta3
ISC BIND 9=9.10.4-p1
ISC BIND 9=9.11.0
ISC BIND 9=9.11.0-alpha1
ISC BIND 9=9.11.0-alpha2
ISC BIND 9=9.11.0-alpha3
ISC BIND 9=9.11.0-beta1
Fedora=23
Fedora=24
Red Hat Enterprise Linux Desktop=6.0
Red Hat Enterprise Linux Desktop=7.0
Red Hat Enterprise Linux Server EUS=7.2
Red Hat Enterprise Linux Server EUS=7.3
Red Hat Enterprise Linux Server EUS=7.4
Red Hat Enterprise Linux Server EUS=7.5
Red Hat Enterprise Linux Server EUS=7.6
Red Hat Enterprise Linux Server EUS=7.7
Red Hat Enterprise Linux Server=6.0
Red Hat Enterprise Linux Server=7.0
Red Hat Enterprise Linux Server=7.2
Red Hat Enterprise Linux Server=7.3
Red Hat Enterprise Linux Server=7.6
Red Hat Enterprise Linux Server=7.7
Red Hat Enterprise Linux Server=7.2
Red Hat Enterprise Linux Server=7.3
Red Hat Enterprise Linux Server=7.6
Red Hat Enterprise Linux Server=7.7
Red Hat Enterprise Linux Workstation=6.0
Red Hat Enterprise Linux Workstation=7.0

Remedy

https://h20566.www2.hpe.com/portal/site/hpsc/public/kb/docDisplay?docId=emr_na-c05321107

Remedy

https://kb.isc.org/article/AA-01393/74/CVE-2016-2775

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Frequently Asked Questions

  • What is the severity of CVE-2016-2775?

    CVE-2016-2775 has a severity level classified as High due to its potential to allow remote denial of service.

  • How do I fix CVE-2016-2775?

    To fix CVE-2016-2775, update ISC BIND to version 9.9.9-P2, 9.10.4-P2, or 9.11.0b2 or later.

  • What systems are affected by CVE-2016-2775?

    CVE-2016-2775 affects ISC BIND versions prior to 9.9.9-P2, 9.10.4-P2, and 9.11.0b2.

  • What kind of attack can exploit CVE-2016-2775?

    An attacker can exploit CVE-2016-2775 by sending a long request using the lightweight resolver protocol to cause a daemon crash.

  • Is there a workaround for CVE-2016-2775?

    A potential workaround for CVE-2016-2775 is to disable the lwresd or the named lwres option if not needed.

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