Improper input validation in Cz.nic Knot-resolver

CVE-2018-10920

Improper input validation bug in DNS resolver component of Knot Resolver before 2.4.1 allows remote attacker to poison cache.

Vulnerability class: Drupalgeddon 2 (CVE-2018-7600)

EPSS: 0.032 (86.7th percentile) — read the EPSS interpretation.

CVSS v3 metric

CVSS v3 base score 6.8 (Medium). Vector: CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:H/PR:N/UI:N/S:C/C:N/I:H/A:N.

Affected products

Weakness classification (CWE)

Public proof-of-concept exploits

References

Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2018-10920?
CVE-2018-10920 is a medium-severity vulnerability in Cz.nic Knot-resolver, classified under Improper Input Validation. CVSS score: 6.8/10. Published 2018-08-02.
How severe is CVE-2018-10920?
Medium severity. CVSS v3 base score is 6.8 out of 10.
Is CVE-2018-10920 known to be exploited?
3 public proof-of-concept repositories are indexed. Not currently listed in the CISA KEV catalog.