Advisory Published
Updated

REDHAT-BUG-1837604

First published: Tue May 19 2020(Updated: )

Unbound before 1.10.1 has an infinite loop via malformed DNS answers received from upstream servers. References: <a href="http://www.openwall.com/lists/oss-security/2020/05/19/5">http://www.openwall.com/lists/oss-security/2020/05/19/5</a> <a href="https://nlnetlabs.nl/downloads/unbound/CVE-2020-12662_2020-12663.txt">https://nlnetlabs.nl/downloads/unbound/CVE-2020-12662_2020-12663.txt</a>

Affected SoftwareAffected VersionHow to fix
libunbound<1.10.1

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Frequently Asked Questions

  • What is the severity of REDHAT-BUG-1837604?

    The severity of REDHAT-BUG-1837604 is considered critical due to the potential for an infinite loop from malformed DNS responses.

  • How do I fix REDHAT-BUG-1837604?

    You can fix REDHAT-BUG-1837604 by upgrading to Unbound version 1.10.1 or later.

  • What are the consequences of not addressing REDHAT-BUG-1837604?

    Not addressing REDHAT-BUG-1837604 may lead to a denial of service due to the endless loop caused by malicious DNS answers.

  • Which versions of Unbound are affected by REDHAT-BUG-1837604?

    Unbound versions prior to 1.10.1 are affected by REDHAT-BUG-1837604.

  • How can I determine if my system is vulnerable to REDHAT-BUG-1837604?

    You can determine your system's vulnerability to REDHAT-BUG-1837604 by checking the installed version of Unbound and comparing it to the known vulnerable versions.

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