OSVDB ID: 9736 Title: ISC BIND fdmax File Descriptor Consumption DoS |
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Description |
BIND named contains a flaw that may allow a remote denial of service. The issue is triggered when a remote attacker consumes more file descriptors than designated by the "fdmax" variable, which will crash the named daemon |
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Remote/Network Access Required
Attack Type: Denial of Service, Other Impact: Loss of Availability Exploit: Exploit Unknown Disclosure: OSVDB Verified |
Solution |
Upgrade to version 8.2.2p2 or higher, as it has been reported to fix this vulnerability. An upgrade is required as there are no known workarounds. |
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Unknown or Incomplete |