Heap-based Buffer Overflow Affecting dnsmasq-debuginfo package, versions <0:2.90-7.el10_2


Severity

Recommended
0.0
high
0
10

Based on Red Hat Enterprise Linux security rating.

Threat Intelligence

EPSS
0.31% (21st percentile)

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  • Snyk IDSNYK-RHEL10-DNSMASQDEBUGINFO-16768673
  • published20 May 2026
  • disclosed9 May 2026

Introduced: 9 May 2026

CVE-2026-4892  (opens in a new tab)
CWE-122  (opens in a new tab)

How to fix?

Upgrade RHEL:10 dnsmasq-debuginfo to version 0:2.90-7.el10_2 or higher.
This issue was patched in RHSA-2026:19158.

NVD Description

Note: Versions mentioned in the description apply only to the upstream dnsmasq-debuginfo package and not the dnsmasq-debuginfo package as distributed by RHEL. See How to fix? for RHEL:10 relevant fixed versions and status.

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.

CVSS Base Scores

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