Stack-based Buffer Overflow Affecting dnsmasq package, versions <2.80-1


Severity

Recommended
low

Based on Debian security rating.

Threat Intelligence

EPSS
0.19% (9th percentile)

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  • Snyk IDSNYK-DEBIANUNSTABLE-DNSMASQ-15248006
  • published7 Feb 2026
  • disclosed5 Feb 2026

Introduced: 5 Feb 2026

CVE-2020-37127  (opens in a new tab)
CWE-121  (opens in a new tab)

How to fix?

Upgrade Debian:unstable dnsmasq to version 2.80-1 or higher.

NVD Description

Note: Versions mentioned in the description apply only to the upstream dnsmasq package and not the dnsmasq package as distributed by Debian. See How to fix? for Debian:unstable relevant fixed versions and status.

Dnsmasq-utils 2.79-1 contains a buffer overflow vulnerability in the dhcp_release utility that allows attackers to cause a denial of service by supplying excessive input. Attackers can trigger a core dump and terminate the dhcp_release process by sending a crafted input string longer than 16 characters.

CVSS Base Scores

version 3.1