CVE-2021-45952: Buffer Overflow
Published Dec 31, 2021
·Updated
DISPUTED Dnsmasq 2.86 has a heap-based buffer overflow in dhcpreply (called from dhcppacket and FuzzDhcp). NOTE: the vendor's position is that CVE-2021-45951 through CVE-2021-45957 "do not represent real vulnerabilities, to the best of our knowledge."
Affected Software
1 affected component
thekelleys dnsmasq=2.86
Event History
Dec 31, 2021
CVE Published
via MITRE·11:53 PM
Data Sourced
via MITRE·11:53 PM
Description
Jan 1, 2022
Disputed
12:15 AM
Data Sourced
via NVD·12:15 AM
DescriptionSeverityWeaknessAffected Software
Frequently Asked Questions
1
What is the vulnerability ID for this Dnsmasq vulnerability?
The vulnerability ID for this Dnsmasq vulnerability is CVE-2021-45952.
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What is the severity of CVE-2021-45952?
The severity of CVE-2021-45952 is critical with a CVSS score of 9.8.
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What is the affected software of CVE-2021-45952?
The affected software of CVE-2021-45952 is Dnsmasq version 2.86.
4
What is the description of CVE-2021-45952?
CVE-2021-45952 is a heap-based buffer overflow vulnerability in Dnsmasq version 2.86.
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Are there any known fixes or patches for CVE-2021-45952?
At this time, there are no known fixes or patches for CVE-2021-45952. It is recommended to follow the vendor's updates for any new information or patches.