SB2019071608 - Input validation error in Knot Resolver



SB2019071608 - Input validation error in Knot Resolver

Published: July 16, 2019 Updated: November 7, 2019

Security Bulletin ID SB2019071608
Severity
Medium
Patch available
YES
Number of vulnerabilities 1
Exploitation vector Remote access
Highest impact Data manipulation

Breakdown by Severity

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Description

This security bulletin contains information about 1 security vulnerability.


1) Input validation error (CVE-ID: CVE-2019-10191)

The vulnerability allows a remote attacker to hijack domain on the target system.

The vulnerability exists due to insufficient validation of user-supplied input in DNS resolver. A remote attacker can downgrade DNSSEC-secure domains to DNSSEC-insecure state, opening possibility of domain hijack using attacks against insecure DNS protocol.


Remediation

Install update from vendor's website.