MEDIUMCVSS 5.3

CVE-2026-4891

CVE-2026-4891 updated by NVD

Modified: 2026-08-26
Sources: nvd

Summary

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.

References

https://nvd.nist.gov/vuln/detail/CVE-2026-4891

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