CVE-2022-0934

dnsmasq: Heap use after free in dhcp6_no_relay

Published Aug 29, 2022 CVSS 3.1 · 7.5 High EPSS 2.6% KEV · Not listed
Description
A single-byte, non-arbitrary write/use-after-free flaw was found in dnsmasq. This flaw allows an attacker who sends a crafted packet processed by dnsmasq, potentially causing a denial of service.

Remediation

No solution or workaround provided in the CVE record

Tracking

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Advisories

Source ID Title
Debian DLA Debian DLA DLA-3974-1 dnsmasq security update
EUVD EUVD EUVD-2022-15955 A single-byte, non-arbitrary write/use-after-free flaw was found in dnsmasq. This flaw allows an attacker who sends a crafted packet processed by dnsmasq, potentially causing a denial of service.
Ubuntu USN Ubuntu USN USN-5408-1 Dnsmasq vulnerability
History
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{'options': {'Automatable': 'yes', 'Exploitation': 'none', 'Technical Impact': 'partial'}, 'version': '2.0.3'}

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Sources

Status
PUBLISHED
Assigner
redhat
Published
Updated
Nov 3, 2025, 9:45 PM
Reserved
Mar 11, 2022, 12:00 AM
Status
Modified
Published
Aug 29, 2022, 3:15 PM
Modified
Jun 17, 2026, 4:21 AM
Severity
Moderate
Public date
Mar 28, 2022, 12:00 AM