USN-3466-1: systemd vulnerability
Karim Hossen & Thomas Imbert and Nelson William Gamazo Sanchez independently discovered that systemd-resolved incorrectly handled certain DNS responses. A remote attacker could possibly use this issue to cause systemd to temporarily stop responding, resulting in a denial of service.
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is the vulnerability ID of this issue?
The vulnerability ID of this issue is CVE-2017-15908.
How does the vulnerability in systemd-resolved impact the system?
The vulnerability in systemd-resolved could allow a remote attacker to cause systemd to temporarily stop responding, resulting in a denial of service.
What is the affected software?
The affected software is systemd version 234-2ubuntu12.1 for Ubuntu 17.10 and systemd version 232-21ubuntu7.1 for Ubuntu 17.04.
How can I fix the systemd vulnerability?
To fix the systemd vulnerability, you should update the systemd package to the recommended version for your Ubuntu version, which is 234-2ubuntu12.1 for Ubuntu 17.10 and 232-21ubuntu7.1 for Ubuntu 17.04.
Where can I find more information about this vulnerability?
You can find more information about this vulnerability in the USN-3558-1 notice on the Ubuntu Security Notices website.