QID 352289

Date Published: 2021-05-19

QID 352289: Amazon Linux Security Update for bind: AL2012-2020-329

Package updates are available for Amazon Linux that fix the following vulnerabilities:
CVE-2020-8622: 1869473:
CVE-2020-8622 bind: truncated TSIG response can lead to an assertion failure A flaw was found in bind. An assertion failure can occur when trying to verify a truncated response to a TSIG-signed request. The highest threat from this vulnerability is to system availability. Note: The preceding description block is extracted directly from the security advisory. Using automation, we have attempted to clean and format it as much as possible without introducing additional issues.

Allows unauthorized disclosure of information; allows unauthorized modification; allows disruption of service.

  • CVSS V3 rated as High - 6.5 severity.
  • CVSS V2 rated as Medium - 4 severity.
    • Solution
    Administrators are advised to apply the appropriate software updates.
    Vendor References

    CVEs related to QID 352289

    CVE-2020-8622 |
    Software Advisories
    Advisory ID Software Component Link
    AL2012-2020-329 Amazon Linux Bare Metal URL Logo docs.aws.amazon.com/AWSEC2/latest/UserGuide/install-updates.html
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