CVE-2026-4891

Description

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.

Affected Platforms

Weakness Type

CWE-125

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