Review reviewHigh

CVE-2026-66374

nic Knot Resolver

Knot Resolver before 6.4.1 allows remote code execution via a heap-based buffer overflow in the DoQ (DNS-over-QUIC) receive path.

CVSS
8.1
EPSS
-
- percentile
CISA KEV
Not listed
Published
2026.07.25
PRIORITY ASSESSMENT

Review review

The CVSS severity warrants an early asset and exposure review.

Known exploitationNot established by KEV
Exploit probability-
Technical severityCVSS 8.1

Vulnerability overview

Knot Resolver before 6.4.1 allows remote code execution via a heap-based buffer overflow in the DoQ (DNS-over-QUIC) receive path.

Affected product and versions

Product
nic Knot Resolver
Affected versions
< 6.4.1
Fixed versions
No verified fixed-version field is available yet

Recommended response sequence

Confirm exposure before applying a vendor-supported change.

Full remediation guide
  1. 1
    Identify

    Confirm that nic Knot Resolver and an affected version are present.

  2. 2
    Prioritize

    Combine exploitation signals with asset exposure and business criticality.

  3. 3
    Remediate

    Follow the vendor advisory or supported update path and preserve rollback options.

  4. 4
    Verify

    Recheck the version, service health, access paths, and relevant logs.

Technical data

CVSS vector
CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:H/PR:N/UI:N/S:C/C:L/I:H/A:L
CWE
CWE-1284