REDHAT-BUG-2451139: High severity ISC kea vulnerability

Published Mar 25, 2026
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Updated

Sending a maliciously crafted message to the kea-ctrl-agent, kea-dhcp-ddns, kea-dhcp4, or kea-dhcp6 daemons over any configured API socket or HA listener can cause the receiving daemon to exit with a stack overflow error. This issue affects Kea versions 2.6.0 through 2.6.4 and 3.0.0 through 3.0.2.

Affected Software

1 affected component
ISC kea>=2.6.0<=2.6.4, >=3.0.0<=3.0.2

Event History

Mar 25, 2026
Data Sourced
via Red Hat·09:01 AM
DescriptionSeverityAffected Software
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Frequently Asked Questions

1

What is the severity of REDHAT-BUG-2451139?

The severity of REDHAT-BUG-2451139 is high due to the potential for a stack overflow that could lead to daemon crashes.

2

How do I fix REDHAT-BUG-2451139?

To fix REDHAT-BUG-2451139, upgrade the ISC Kea software to version 2.6.5 or 3.0.3 or later.

3

Which versions of ISC Kea are affected by REDHAT-BUG-2451139?

ISC Kea versions 2.6.0 through 2.6.4 and 3.0.0 through 3.0.2 are affected by REDHAT-BUG-2451139.

4

What causes the issue in REDHAT-BUG-2451139?

The issue in REDHAT-BUG-2451139 is caused by sending a maliciously crafted message to the kea-ctrl-agent or other related daemons.

5

Is a workaround available for REDHAT-BUG-2451139?

No official workaround is provided for REDHAT-BUG-2451139; the only mitigation is to upgrade to a fixed version.

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