CVE-2018-20994
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CVE-2018-20994 is a vulnerability of currently unknown severity. An issue was discovered in the trust-dns-proto crate before 0.5.0-alpha.3 for Rust. There is infinite recursion because DNS message compression is mishandled.. EPSS estimates a 1.41% chance of exploitation in the next 30 days.
Description
An issue was discovered in the trust-dns-proto crate before 0.5.0-alpha.3 for Rust. There is infinite recursion because DNS message compression is mishandled.
Metrics
Weakness Enumeration
Affected Software
| Vendor | Product | Versions | Update |
|---|---|---|---|
| Trust-Dns-Proto Project | Trust-Dns-Proto | < 0.4.3 | — |
| Trust-Dns-Proto Project | Trust-Dns-Proto | 0.5.0 | Alpha.1 |
References
- https://rustsec.org/advisories/RUSTSEC-2018-0007.htmlThird Party Advisory
- https://rustsec.org/advisories/RUSTSEC-2018-0007.htmlThird Party Advisory
Timeline
- Published
- Last Modified
- Status
- Modified
Frequently Asked Questions
What is CVE-2018-20994?
An issue was discovered in the trust-dns-proto crate before 0.5.0-alpha.3 for Rust. There is infinite recursion because DNS message compression is mishandled.
How severe is CVE-2018-20994?
Severity scoring for CVE-2018-20994 is pending analysis. The EPSS model estimates a 1.41% probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
How do I fix CVE-2018-20994?
Check the vendor references and advisories linked above for patched versions and mitigation guidance. You can also run a Strix scan to test if your systems are affected.
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