Knot Dns
CVE-2017-11104
MEDIUM
Severity by source
AV:N/AC:H/PR:N/UI:N/S:U/C:N/I:H/A:N
Primary rating from NVD · only source for this CVE.
CVSS VectorNVD
CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:H/PR:N/UI:N/S:U/C:N/I:H/A:N
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1DescriptionCVE.org
Knot DNS before 2.4.5 and 2.5.x before 2.5.2 contains a flaw within the TSIG protocol implementation that would allow an attacker with a valid key name and algorithm to bypass TSIG authentication if no additional ACL restrictions are set, because of an improper TSIG validity period check.
AnalysisAI
Knot DNS before 2.4.5 and 2.5.x before 2.5.2 contains a flaw within the TSIG protocol implementation that would allow an attacker with a valid key name and algorithm to bypass TSIG authentication if. Rated medium severity (CVSS 5.9), this vulnerability is remotely exploitable, no authentication required. Public exploit code available.
Technical ContextAI
This vulnerability is classified under CWE-20. Knot DNS before 2.4.5 and 2.5.x before 2.5.2 contains a flaw within the TSIG protocol implementation that would allow an attacker with a valid key name and algorithm to bypass TSIG authentication if no additional ACL restrictions are set, because of an improper TSIG validity period check. Affected products include: Knot-Dns Knot Dns, Debian Debian Linux. Version information: before 2.4.5.
RemediationAI
A vendor patch is available. Apply the latest security update as soon as possible. Apply vendor patches when available. Implement network segmentation and monitoring as interim mitigations.
Same weakness CWE-20 – Improper Input Validation
View allSame technique Authentication Bypass
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External POC / Exploit Code
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