REDHAT-BUG-2298904: High severity ISC BIND 9 vulnerability

Published Jul 19, 2024
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Updated

Client queries that trigger serving stale data and that also require lookups in local authoritative zone data may result in an assertion failure. This vulnerability affects upstream's bind9 versions bellow: 9.16.13 -> 9.16.50 9.18.0 -> 9.18.27 9.19.0 -> 9.19.24

Affected Software

3 affected components
ISC BIND 9>=9.16.13<9.16.50
ISC BIND 9>=9.18.0<9.18.27
ISC BIND 9>=9.19.0<9.19.24

Event History

Jul 19, 2024
Data Sourced
via Red Hat·07:56 PM
DescriptionSeverityAffected Software
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Frequently Asked Questions

1

What is the severity of REDHAT-BUG-2298904?

REDHAT-BUG-2298904 is classified as a medium severity vulnerability due to its potential for assertion failure leading to service disruption.

2

How do I fix REDHAT-BUG-2298904?

To fix REDHAT-BUG-2298904, upgrade BIND 9 to versions 9.16.50, 9.18.27, or 9.19.24 or later.

3

Which versions of BIND are affected by REDHAT-BUG-2298904?

Versions of BIND affected by REDHAT-BUG-2298904 include those below 9.16.50, 9.18.27, and 9.19.24.

4

What causes the vulnerability REDHAT-BUG-2298904?

REDHAT-BUG-2298904 is caused by client queries that may trigger stale data serving and require lookups in local authoritative zone data.

5

Is there a workaround for REDHAT-BUG-2298904?

There are no official workarounds for REDHAT-BUG-2298904; upgrading to a fixed version is the recommended action.

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