CVE-2026-32945: PJSIP is vulnerable to Heap-based Buffer Overflow through DNS parser

Published Mar 20, 2026
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Updated

PJSIP is a free and open source multimedia communication library written in C. Versions 2.16 and below have a Heap-based Buffer Overflowvulnerability in the DNS parser's name length handler. Thisimpacts applications using PJSIP's built-in DNS resolver, such as those configured with pjsuaconfig.nameserver or UaConfig.nameserver in PJSUA/PJSUA2. It does not affect users who rely on the OS resolver (e.g., getaddrinfo()) by not configuring a nameserver, or those using an external resolver via pjsipresolversetextresolver(). This issue is fixed in version 2.17. For users unable to upgrade, a workaround is to disable DNS resolution in the PJSIP config (by setting nameservercount to zero) or to use an external resolver implementation instead.

Affected Software

2 affected components
PJSIP PJSIP<=2.16
PJSIP PJSIP<2.17

Event History

Mar 20, 2026
CVE Published
via MITRE·03:54 AM
Data Sourced
via MITRE·03:54 AM
DescriptionWeakness
Data Sourced
via NVD·04:16 AM
RemedyDescriptionSeverityWeaknessAffected Software
Mar 31, 58197
Event
via FIRST·08:40 AM
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Frequently Asked Questions

1

What is the severity of CVE-2026-32945?

CVE-2026-32945 has a high severity rating due to its ability to cause a heap-based buffer overflow.

2

How do I fix CVE-2026-32945?

To fix CVE-2026-32945, upgrade to PJSIP version 2.17 or later, which contains the necessary patches.

3

What systems are affected by CVE-2026-32945?

CVE-2026-32945 affects all PJSIP versions 2.16 and below that utilize the DNS parser.

4

What are the potential impacts of CVE-2026-32945?

CVE-2026-32945 can lead to application crashes or arbitrary code execution due to the buffer overflow.

5

Is CVE-2026-32945 publicly known?

Yes, CVE-2026-32945 is publicly disclosed and documented in security advisories.

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