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HistoryJul 22, 2024 - 2:46 p.m.

DNSJava affected by KeyTrap - NSEC3 closest encloser proof can exhaust CPU resources

2024-07-2214:46:59
Google
osv.dev
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dnsjava
keytrap
nsec3
cpu exhaustion
validatingresolver
dnssec
upgrade
dnsjava v3.6.0
non-validating resolver
vulnerability

AI Score

7.1

Confidence

High

Impact

Users using the ValidatingResolver for DNSSEC validation can run into CPU exhaustion with specially crafted DNSSEC-signed zones.

Patches

Users should upgrade to dnsjava v3.6.0

Workarounds

Although not recommended, only using a non-validating resolver, will remove the vulnerability.

References

https://www.athene-center.de/en/keytrap