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Ubuntu 16.04 LTS : dns-root-data update (USN-3715-1)

high Nessus Plugin ID 111061

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Synopsis

The remote Ubuntu host is missing a security update.

Description

This update adds the latest DNSSEC validation trust anchor required for the upcoming Root Zone KSK Rollover and refreshes the list of root hints.

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Solution

Update the affected dns-root-data package.

See Also

https://ubuntu.com/security/notices/USN-3715-1

Plugin Details

Severity: High

ID: 111061

File Name: ubuntu_USN-3715-1.nasl

Version: 1.6

Type: local

Agent: unix

Published: 7/13/2018

Updated: 10/20/2023

Supported Sensors: Frictionless Assessment AWS, Frictionless Assessment Azure, Frictionless Assessment Agent, Nessus Agent, Agentless Assessment, Nessus

Vulnerability Information

CPE: p-cpe:/a:canonical:ubuntu_linux:dns-root-data, cpe:/o:canonical:ubuntu_linux:16.04:-:lts

Required KB Items: Host/cpu, Host/Debian/dpkg-l, Host/Ubuntu, Host/Ubuntu/release

Exploit Ease: No known exploits are available

Patch Publication Date: 7/12/2018

Vulnerability Publication Date: 7/12/2018

Reference Information

USN: 3715-1