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CVE-2026-4891 is a dnsmasq DNSSEC validation flaw disclosed on May 11, 2026, involving a heap-based out-of-bounds read from crafted DNS packets. This vulnerability affects systems using vulnerable dnsmasq builds, including home routers, Pi-hole devices, Linux appliances, and virtualization stacks. While not a Windows kernel issue, Microsoft listed the CVE in its Security Update Guide, making it relevant to the Windows ecosystem. Windows users may be impacted if their network relies on upstream dnsmasq services. Administrators should patch affected dnsmasq instances to prevent memory information exposure or service disruption.
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    CVE-2026-4891 dnsmasq DNSSEC Flaw: Why Windows Networks Should Patch Upstream

    CVE-2026-4891 is a dnsmasq DNSSEC validation flaw disclosed on May 11, 2026, in which crafted DNS packets can trigger a heap-based out-of-bounds read, exposing memory information or contributing to service disruption in systems that rely on vulnerable dnsmasq builds. The oddity is not that a...
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