CVE-2026-4891

EUVD-2026-29153
A heap-based out-of-bounds read vulnerability in the DNSSEC validation of dnsmasq allows remote attackers to cause a denial of service via a crafted DNS packet.
ProviderTypeBase ScoreAtk. VectorAtk. ComplexityPriv. RequiredVector
NISTPrimary
5.3 MEDIUM
NETWORK
LOW
NONE
CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:N/UI:N/S:U/C:L/I:N/A:N
Awaiting analysis
This vulnerability is currently awaiting analysis.
Base Score
CVSS 3.x
EPSS Score
Percentile: 16%
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Debian Releases
Debian Product
Codename
dnsmasq
bookworm
vulnerable
bookworm (security)
2.90-4~deb12u2
fixed
bullseye
vulnerable
bullseye (security)
vulnerable
forky
vulnerable
sid
vulnerable
trixie
vulnerable
trixie (security)
2.91-1+deb13u1
fixed
Vulnerability Media Exposure
References
https://github.com/NixOS/nixpkgs/pull/519082
https://github.com/NixOS/nixpkgs/pull/519093
https://github.com/pi-hole/FTL/releases/tag/v6.6.2
https://lists.thekelleys.org.uk/pipermail/dnsmasq-discuss/2026q2/018471.html
https://thekelleys.org.uk/dnsmasq/CVE/
https://www.kb.cert.org/vuls/id/471747