CVE-2020-37127
Medium
Description
Dnsmasq-utils 2.79-1 contains a buffer overflow vulnerability in the dhcp_release utility that allows attackers to cause a denial of service by supplying excessive input. Attackers can trigger a core dump and terminate the dhcp_release process by sending a crafted input string longer than 16 characters.
SeverityMedium
CVSS5.5
Exploit probability—
ProductDnsmasq-utils
PublishedFeb 5, 2026
First seenFeb 5, 2026
Weakness typeCWE-121CWE-121
How to fix
Sources list no fixed version or patch link for this vulnerability.
Affected products
| Product | Affected versions | Fixed in |
|---|---|---|
| dnsmasq dnsmasq-utils | 2.79 | — |
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