CVE-2026-33599: Out-of-bounds read in service discovery

Published Apr 22, 2026
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Updated

A rogue backend can send a crafted SVCB response to a Discovery of Designated Resolvers request, when requested via either the autoUpgrade (Lua) option to newServer or autoupgrade (YAML) settings. DDR upgrade is not enabled by default.

Affected Software

3 affected components
PowerDNS DNSDist
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·01:46 PM
Data Sourced
via MITRE·01:46 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-2026-33599?

The severity of CVE-2026-33599 is considered to be high due to the potential for an out-of-bounds read vulnerability.

2

How do I fix CVE-2026-33599?

To fix CVE-2026-33599, upgrade PowerDNS dnsdist to the latest version that addresses this vulnerability.

3

What versions of PowerDNS dnsdist are affected by CVE-2026-33599?

PowerDNS dnsdist versions from 1.9.0 to 1.9.13 and from 2.0.0 to 2.0.4 are affected by CVE-2026-33599.

4

What is the impact of CVE-2026-33599?

The impact of CVE-2026-33599 may allow an attacker to exploit an out-of-bounds read, potentially leading to information disclosure.

5

Is DDR upgrade enabled by default in PowerDNS dnsdist related to CVE-2026-33599?

No, DDR upgrade is not enabled by default in PowerDNS dnsdist, which relates to the exploitation vector of CVE-2026-33599.

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