CVE-2019-14513: High severity dnsmasq vulnerability

Published Aug 1, 2019
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Updated

Improper bounds checking in Dnsmasq before 2.76 allows an attacker controlled DNS server to send large DNS packets that result in a read operation beyond the buffer allocated for the packet, a different vulnerability than CVE-2017-14491.

Affected Software

2 affected components
thekelleys dnsmasq<2.76
Debian Debian Linux=8.0

Event History

Aug 1, 2019
CVE Published
via MITRE·08:47 PM
Data Sourced
via MITRE·08:47 PM
Description
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Frequently Asked Questions

1

What is CVE-2019-14513?

CVE-2019-14513 is a vulnerability in Dnsmasq before version 2.76 that allows an attacker controlled DNS server to send large DNS packets and cause a read operation beyond the allocated buffer.

2

What is the severity of CVE-2019-14513?

The severity of CVE-2019-14513 is high with a severity value of 7.5.

3

Which software is affected by CVE-2019-14513?

Dnsmasq versions up to and excluding 2.76 and Debian Linux 8.0 are affected by CVE-2019-14513.

4

How can an attacker exploit CVE-2019-14513?

An attacker can exploit CVE-2019-14513 by leveraging an attacker controlled DNS server to send large DNS packets to the vulnerable system.

5

Are there any references related to CVE-2019-14513?

Yes, you can find references related to CVE-2019-14513 at the following links: https://github.com/Slovejoy/dnsmasq-pre2.76, https://lists.debian.org/debian-lts-announce/2019/09/msg00013.html

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