CVE-2026-33595: DoQ/DoH3 excessive memory allocation

Published Apr 22, 2026
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Updated

A client can trigger excessive memory allocation by generating a lot of errors responses over a single DoQ and DoH3 connection, as some resources were not properly released until the end of the connection.

Affected Software

2 affected components
PowerDNS DNSDist>=1.9.0<1.9.13
PowerDNS DNSDist>=2.0.0<2.0.4

Event History

Apr 22, 2026
CVE Published
via MITRE·01:47 PM
Data Sourced
via MITRE·01:47 PM
DescriptionSeverityWeakness
Data Sourced
via NVD·02:16 PM
DescriptionSeverityWeaknessAffected Software
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Frequently Asked Questions

1

What is the severity of CVE-2026-33595?

CVE-2026-33595 has been assigned a medium severity rating due to its potential for causing excessive memory allocation.

2

How do I fix CVE-2026-33595?

To fix CVE-2026-33595, update PowerDNS DNSDist to version 1.9.13 or 2.0.4 or later.

3

What are the affected versions for CVE-2026-33595?

CVE-2026-33595 affects PowerDNS DNSDist versions between 1.9.0 to 1.9.13 and 2.0.0 to 2.0.4.

4

What issue does CVE-2026-33595 cause?

CVE-2026-33595 allows a client to trigger excessive memory allocation through multiple error responses over a DoQ or DoH3 connection.

5

Who should be concerned about CVE-2026-33595?

Administrators using vulnerable versions of PowerDNS DNSDist should be concerned about CVE-2026-33595 due to its potential impact on resource utilization.

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