CVE-2026-4892

A heap-based out-of-bounds write vulnerability in the DHCPv6 implementation of dnsmasq allows local attackers to execute arbitrary code with root privileges via a crafted DHCPv6 packet.
Configurations

No configuration.

History

11 May 2026, 21:19

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References
  • () https://github.com/pi-hole/FTL/releases/tag/v6.6.2 -

11 May 2026, 19:16

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References
  • {'url': 'https://thekelleys.org.uk/dnsmasq/', 'source': 'cret@cert.org'}
  • () https://github.com/NixOS/nixpkgs/pull/519082 -
  • () https://github.com/NixOS/nixpkgs/pull/519093 -
  • () https://lists.thekelleys.org.uk/pipermail/dnsmasq-discuss/2026q2/018471.html -
  • () https://thekelleys.org.uk/dnsmasq/CVE/ -
CVSS v2 : unknown
v3 : unknown
v2 : unknown
v3 : 8.4

11 May 2026, 18:16

Type Values Removed Values Added
New CVE

Information

Published : 2026-05-11 18:16

Updated : 2026-06-17 10:57


NVD link : CVE-2026-4892

Mitre link : CVE-2026-4892

CVE.ORG link : CVE-2026-4892


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Products Affected

No product.

CWE

No CWE.