QID 241122

Date Published: 2023-01-25

QID 241122: Red Hat Update for bind (RHSA-2023:0402)

The berkeley internet name domain (bind) is an implementation of the domain name system (dns) protocols.
Bind includes a dns server (named); a resolver library (routines for applications to use when interfacing with dns); and tools for verifying that the dns server is operating correctly...Security Fix(es):

    bind: dns forwarders - cache poisoning vulnerability (cve-2021-25220).
    Bind: processing large delegations may severely degrade resolver performance (cve-2022-2795).
Affected Products:
    Red Hat enterprise linux server 7 x86_64.
    Red hat enterprise linux workstation 7 x86_64.
    Red hat enterprise linux desktop 7 x86_64.
    Red hat enterprise linux for ibm z systems 7 s390x.
    Red hat enterprise linux for power, big endian 7 ppc64.
    Red hat enterprise linux for scientific computing 7 x86_64.
    Red hat enterprise linux for power, little endian 7 ppc64le.
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Successful exploitation of this vulnerability could lead to a security breach or could affect integrity, availability, and confidentiality.

  • CVSS V3 rated as High - 7.5 severity.
  • CVSS V2 rated as Medium - 4 severity.
  • Solution
    Refer to Red Hat security advisory RHSA-2023:0402 for updates and patch information.
    Vendor References

    CVEs related to QID 241122

    Software Advisories
    Advisory ID Software Component Link
    RHSA-2023:0402 Red Hat Enterprise Linux URL Logo access.redhat.com/errata/RHSA-2023:0402