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Scientific Linux Security Update : caching-nameserver on SL3.x i386/x86_64

high Nessus Plugin ID 60575

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Synopsis

The remote Scientific Linux host is missing a security update.

Description

* the IPv4 address of L.ROOT-SERVERS.NET (one of the DNS root servers) changed. It was 198.32.64.12. It is now 199.7.83.42 This update includes an edited named.ca file that reflects this change.

Solution

Update the affected caching-nameserver package.

See Also

http://www.nessus.org/u?48e7ab6b

Plugin Details

Severity: High

ID: 60575

File Name: sl_20090427_caching_nameserver_on_SL3_x.nasl

Version: 1.5

Type: local

Agent: unix

Published: 8/1/2012

Updated: 1/14/2021

Supported Sensors: Nessus Agent, Nessus

Vulnerability Information

CPE: x-cpe:/o:fermilab:scientific_linux

Required KB Items: Host/local_checks_enabled, Host/RedHat/release, Host/RedHat/rpm-list, Host/cpu

Patch Publication Date: 4/27/2009