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UK Cyber Defence
VulnerabilityModified

CVE-2022-0934

A single-byte, non-arbitrary write/use-after-free flaw was found in dnsmasq.

HIGH 7.5EPSS 2.48%

Does this matter?

High impact if exploited, but EPSS currently rates exploitation as unlikely (2.48%). Schedule it in the normal patch cycle and watch for a rise in EPSS or a public exploit.

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.

CVSS 3.1
7.5 HIGHCVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:N/UI:N/S:U/C:N/I:N/A:H
EPSS
2.48% probability · 84th percentile
CISA KEV
Not listed
Weakness
CWE-416
Affected
thekelleys/dnsmasq · redhat/enterprise linux
Source
secalert@redhat.com

Source: NVD record, EPSS from FIRST.org, KEV from CISA. Refreshed daily.