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Updated bind9 packages has been released for Debian 7 LTS



Package : bind9
Version : 1:9.8.4.dfsg.P1-6+nmu2+deb7u12
CVE ID : CVE-2016-2848


CVE-2016-2848
A server vulnerable to this defect can be forced to
exit with an assertion failure if it receives a malformed packet.
Authoritative and recursive servers are both vulnerable.


For Debian 7 "Wheezy", these problems have been fixed in version
1:9.8.4.dfsg.P1-6+nmu2+deb7u12.

We recommend that you upgrade your bind9 packages.

Further information about Debian LTS security advisories, how to apply
these updates to your system and frequently asked questions can be
found at: https://wiki.debian.org/LTS