CVE-2018-5742: An oversight while backporting a feature leads to an assertion failure in buffer.c:420
First published: Wed Oct 30 2019(Updated: )
While backporting a feature for a newer branch of BIND9, RedHat introduced a path leading to an assertion failure in buffer.c:420. Affects RedHat versions bind-9.9.4-65.el7 -> bind-9.9.4-72.el7. No ISC releases are affected. Other packages from other distributions who made the same error may also be affected.
Credit: security-officer@isc.org
| Affected Software | Affected Version | How to fix |
|---|---|---|
| ISC BIND | >=9.9.4-65<=9.9.4-72 | |
| Red Hat Enterprise Linux | =7.0 |
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is the vulnerability ID of this vulnerability?
The vulnerability ID of this vulnerability is CVE-2018-5742.
What is the severity of CVE-2018-5742?
The severity of CVE-2018-5742 is high with a severity value of 7.5.
Which software versions are affected by CVE-2018-5742?
The RedHat versions bind-9.9.4-65.el7 to bind-9.9.4-72.el7 are affected by CVE-2018-5742.
How can I fix CVE-2018-5742?
To fix CVE-2018-5742, update your RedHat version to bind-9.9.4-72.el7 or a newer version.
Where can I find more information about CVE-2018-5742?
You can find more information about CVE-2018-5742 at the following link: https://access.redhat.com/security/cve/cve-2018-5742
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