Ubuntu Security Notice USN-1070-1
23rd February, 2011
bind9 vulnerability
A security issue affects these releases of Ubuntu and its derivatives:
- Ubuntu 10.10
Software description
- bind9
Details
It was discovered that Bind incorrectly handled IXFR transfers and dynamic
updates while under heavy load when used as an authoritative server. A
remote attacker could use this flaw to cause Bind to stop responding,
resulting in a denial of service.
Update instructions
The problem can be corrected by updating your system to the following package version:
- Ubuntu 10.10:
- libdns66 1:9.7.1.dfsg.P2-2ubuntu0.2
To update your system, please follow these instructions: https://wiki.ubuntu.com/Security/Upgrades.
In general, a standard system update will make all the necessary changes.