dnsmasq 2.92rel2: Buffer Overflow in extract_addresses() OOB Read
CVE-2026-5172 Published on May 11, 2026

CVE-2026-5172
A buffer overflow in dnsmasqs extract_addresses() function allows an attacker to trigger a heap out-of-bounds read and crash by exploiting a malformed DNS response, enabling extract_name() to advance the pointer past the records end.

NVD

Vulnerability Analysis

CVE-2026-5172 is exploitable with network access, and does not require authorization privileges or user interaction. This vulnerability is considered to have a low attack complexity. The potential impact of an exploit of this vulnerability is considered to be low. considered to have a small impact on confidentiality and integrity and availability.

Attack Vector:
NETWORK
Attack Complexity:
LOW
Privileges Required:
NONE
User Interaction:
NONE
Scope:
UNCHANGED
Confidentiality Impact:
LOW
Integrity Impact:
LOW
Availability Impact:
LOW

Products Associated with CVE-2026-5172

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Affected Versions

dnsmasq Version 2.92rel2 is affected by CVE-2026-5172