HIGH · 7.5

CVE-2022-40188

Knot Resolver before 5.5.3 allows remote attackers to cause a denial of service (CPU consumption) because of algorithmic complexity. During an attack, an authoritative server must return large NS sets...

Vulnerability Description

Knot Resolver before 5.5.3 allows remote attackers to cause a denial of service (CPU consumption) because of algorithmic complexity. During an attack, an authoritative server must return large NS sets or address sets.

CVSS Score

7.5

HIGH

CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:N/UI:N/S:U/C:N/I:N/A:H
Attack Vector
NETWORK
Attack Complexity
LOW
Privileges Required
NONE
User Interaction
NONE
Scope
UNCHANGED
Confidentiality
NONE
Integrity
NONE
Availability
HIGH

Affected Products

VendorProductVersions
NicKnot Resolver< 5.5.3
FedoraprojectFedora35
DebianDebian Linux10.0

Related Weaknesses (CWE)

References

FAQ

What is CVE-2022-40188?

CVE-2022-40188 is a vulnerability with a CVSS score of 7.5 (HIGH). Knot Resolver before 5.5.3 allows remote attackers to cause a denial of service (CPU consumption) because of algorithmic complexity. During an attack, an authoritative server must return large NS sets...

How severe is CVE-2022-40188?

CVE-2022-40188 has been rated HIGH with a CVSS base score of 7.5/10. Review the CVSS metrics above for detailed severity breakdown.

Is there a patch for CVE-2022-40188?

Check the references section above for vendor advisories and patch information. Affected products include: Nic Knot Resolver, Fedoraproject Fedora, Debian Debian Linux.