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CVE-2026-33602

A rogue backend can send a crafted UDP response with a query ID off by one related to the maximum configured value, triggering an out-of-bounds write leading to a denial of service.

HIGH 8.2EPSS 0.73%

Does this matter?

High impact if exploited, but EPSS currently rates exploitation as unlikely (0.73%). Schedule it in the normal patch cycle and watch for a rise in EPSS or a public exploit.

Description

A rogue backend can send a crafted UDP response with a query ID off by one related to the maximum configured value, triggering an out-of-bounds write leading to a denial of service.

CVSS 3.1
8.2 HIGHCVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:N/UI:N/S:U/C:N/I:L/A:H
EPSS
0.73% probability · 52th percentile
CISA KEV
Not listed
Weakness
CWE-122
Affected
powerdns/dnsdist
Source
security@open-xchange.com

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