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AV:N/AC:L/PR:N/UI:N/S:U/C:N/I:N/A:H
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CVSS VectorNVD
CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:N/UI:N/S:U/C:N/I:N/A:H
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1DescriptionNVD
Knot Resolver before 5.7.0 performs many TCP reconnections upon receiving certain nonsensical responses from servers.
AnalysisAI
Knot Resolver before 5.7.0 performs many TCP reconnections upon receiving certain nonsensical responses from servers. Rated high severity (CVSS 7.5), this vulnerability is remotely exploitable, no authentication required, low attack complexity.
Technical ContextAI
Knot Resolver before 5.7.0 performs many TCP reconnections upon receiving certain nonsensical responses from servers. Affected products include: Nic Knot Resolver. Version information: before 5.7.0.
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.
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