USN-6271-1: MaraDNS vulnerabilities
Xiang Li discovered that MaraDNS incorrectly handled certain inputs. If a user or an automated system were tricked into opening a specially crafted input file, a remote attacker could possibly use this issue to obtain sensitive information. (CVE-2022-30256) Huascar Tejeda discovered that MaraDNS incorrectly handled certain inputs. If a user or an automated system were tricked into opening a specially crafted input file, a remote attacker could possibly use this issue to cause a denial of service. (CVE-2023-31137)
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is the severity of USN-6271-1?
The severity of USN-6271-1 is considered high due to the potential exposure of sensitive information.
How do I fix USN-6271-1?
To fix USN-6271-1, you should update your affected packages to the recommended versions listed in the security notice.
Which packages are affected by USN-6271-1?
The affected packages by USN-6271-1 include maradns, maradns-zoneserver, maradns-deadwood, and duende in specific versions.
What versions are vulnerable in USN-6271-1?
Versions of maradns packages prior to 2.0.13-1.4+deb11u1build0.23.04.1 are vulnerable to the issues described in USN-6271-1.
Is USN-6271-1 specific to certain Ubuntu releases?
Yes, USN-6271-1 affects Ubuntu versions 16.04, 18.04, 20.04, and 22.04.