7.5
CWE
125
Advisory Published
Updated

CVE-2019-14513

First published: Thu Aug 01 2019(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.

Credit: cve@mitre.org

Affected SoftwareAffected VersionHow to fix
Thekelleys Dnsmasq<2.76
Debian Debian Linux=8.0

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Frequently Asked Questions

  • 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.

  • What is the severity of CVE-2019-14513?

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

  • 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.

  • 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.

  • 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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