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CVE-2026-24028: Out-of-bounds read when parsing DNS packets via Lua
- Severity: high (CVSS 8.2 v3.1)
- Exploited in the wild: not listed in CISA KEV
- EPSS: 1.0% probability of exploitation in the next 30 days
- Public exploit or detection template: none known
- Published: 2026-03-31 · updated 2026-07-25
- Weakness: CWE-126
Description
An attacker might be able to trigger an out-of-bounds read by sending a crafted DNS response packet, when custom Lua code uses newDNSPacketOverlay to parse DNS packets. The out-of-bounds read might trigger a crash, leading to a denial of service, or access unrelated memory, leading to potential information disclosure.
Affected products
- PowerDNS DNSdist: from 1.9.0 before 1.9.12; from 2.0.0 before 2.0.3 — fixed in 1.9.12, 2.0.3
How to fix
Upgrade to a fixed version: PowerDNS DNSdist 1.9.12, 2.0.3. Check the vendor advisory for mitigations.
References
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