REDHAT-BUG-708301: High severity ubuntu bind9-libs vulnerability
Common Vulnerabilities and Exposures assigned an identifier CVE-2011-1910 to the following vulnerability:
A BIND 9 DNS server set up to be a caching resolver is vulnerable to a user querying a domain with very large resource record sets (RRSets) when trying to negatively cache a response. This can cause the BIND 9 DNS server (named process) to crash.
http://www.isc.org/software/bind/advisories/cve-2011-1910
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is the severity of REDHAT-BUG-708301?
The severity of REDHAT-BUG-708301 is considered high due to its potential to cause denial of service.
How do I fix REDHAT-BUG-708301?
To fix REDHAT-BUG-708301, upgrade your ISC BIND 9 software to the latest version that addresses this vulnerability.
What systems are affected by REDHAT-BUG-708301?
REDHAT-BUG-708301 affects caching resolvers configured with ISC BIND 9.
Is there a workaround for REDHAT-BUG-708301?
Currently, the best workaround for REDHAT-BUG-708301 is to disable large resource record queries if possible.
What does REDHAT-BUG-708301 exploit?
REDHAT-BUG-708301 exploits the BIND 9 DNS server's handling of large resource records which can lead to service disruptions.