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CVE-2022-40188

HIGH · CVSS 7.5 EPSS 1.58%

Source: NVD + CISA KEV + EPSS (historical backfill) · Published 2022-09-23 · Last synced 2026-08-04

CyberRota Analysis

This is a high severity vulnerability with a CVSS score of 7.5. It may be remotely exploitable. It may lead to a denial-of-service condition.

CVE
CVE-2022-40188
Severity
HIGH
CVSS
7.5
EPSS
1.58%

Original NVD Description

Knot Resolver before 5.5.3 allows remote attackers to cause a denial of service (CPU consumption) because of algorithmic complexity. During an attack, an authoritative server must return large NS sets or address sets.

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