Buffer overflow in Dnsmasq

CVE-2020-25687

A flaw was found in dnsmasq before version 2.83. A heap-based buffer overflow was discovered in dnsmasq when DNSSEC is enabled and before it validates the received DNS entries. This flaw allows a remote attacker, who can create valid DNS r…

Vulnerability class: Buffer Overflow

EPSS: 0.868 (99.7th percentile) — read the EPSS interpretation.

Affected products

  • N/a Dnsmasq — versions dnsmasq 2.83

Weakness classification (CWE)

Public proof-of-concept exploits

References

Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2020-25687?
CVE-2020-25687 is a vulnerability in Dnsmasq, classified under Heap-based Buffer Overflow. Published 2021-01-20.
Is CVE-2020-25687 known to be exploited?
6 public proof-of-concept repositories are indexed. Not currently listed in the CISA KEV catalog.