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REDHAT-BUG-2298904

First published: Fri Jul 19 2024(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 SoftwareAffected VersionHow to fix
Ubuntu Bind9-libs>=9.16.13<9.16.50
Ubuntu Bind9-libs>=9.18.0<9.18.27
Ubuntu Bind9-libs>=9.19.0<9.19.24

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Frequently Asked Questions

  • 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.

  • 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.

  • 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.

  • 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.

  • 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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