CWE
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Advisory Published
Updated

CVE-2021-45954: Buffer Overflow

First published: Fri Dec 31 2021(Updated: )

** DISPUTED ** Dnsmasq 2.86 has a heap-based buffer overflow in extract_name (called from answer_auth and FuzzAuth). 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."

Credit: cve@mitre.org cve@mitre.org

Affected SoftwareAffected VersionHow to fix
Thekelleys Dnsmasq=2.86
=2.86

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Frequently Asked Questions

  • What is CVE-2021-45954?

    CVE-2021-45954 is a heap-based buffer overflow vulnerability in Dnsmasq version 2.86.

  • What is the severity of CVE-2021-45954?

    CVE-2021-45954 has a severity rating of 9.8, which is considered critical.

  • How does CVE-2021-45954 affect Dnsmasq?

    CVE-2021-45954 affects Dnsmasq version 2.86.

  • How can I fix CVE-2021-45954?

    To fix CVE-2021-45954, update Dnsmasq to a version that is not affected by the vulnerability.

  • Where can I find more information about CVE-2021-45954?

    More information about CVE-2021-45954 can be found in the references provided: [reference1], [reference2], [reference3].

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