CVE-2020-12667: High severity go-resolver vulnerability

Published May 19, 2020
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Updated

Knot Resolver before 5.1.1 allows traffic amplification via a crafted DNS answer from an attacker-controlled server, aka an "NXNSAttack" issue. This is triggered by random subdomains in the NSDNAME in NS records.

Affected Software

2 affected componentsFixes available
debian/knot-resolver
5.3.1-1+deb11u15.6.0-1+deb12u15.7.4-2
nic Knot Resolver<5.1.1

Event History

May 19, 2020
CVE Published
via MITRE·12:00 AM
Data Sourced
via MITRE·12:00 AM
Description
Oct 2, 2024
Data Sourced
via Ubuntu·02:16 AM
RemedyDescriptionSeverityAffected Software
Data Sourced
via Launchpad·02:26 AM
Description
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Frequently Asked Questions

1

What is CVE-2020-12667?

CVE-2020-12667 is a vulnerability found in Knot Resolver before version 5.1.1.

2

What is the severity of CVE-2020-12667?

The severity of CVE-2020-12667 is high, with a severity value of 7.5.

3

How can CVE-2020-12667 be exploited?

CVE-2020-12667 can be exploited through traffic amplification via a crafted DNS answer from an attacker-controlled server.

4

How can I fix CVE-2020-12667?

To fix CVE-2020-12667, users should upgrade to Knot Resolver version 5.1.1 or later.

5

Where can I find more information about CVE-2020-12667?

You can find more information about CVE-2020-12667 at the following references: - http://cyber-security-group.cs.tau.ac.il/# - http://www.openwall.com/lists/oss-security/2020/05/19/2 - https://en.blog.nic.cz/2020/05/19/nxnsattack-upgrade-resolvers-to-stop-new-kind-of-random-subdomain-attack/

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