Memory disclosure via unchecked DNS record length
Published Jun 30, 2026 · Updated Jun 30, 2026
Out-of-bounds read in the Zephyr RTOS DNS resolver 4.3.0 through 4.4.1 allows remote attackers to disclose memory via crafted DNS replies. dns_unpack_answer() trusts the RR rdlength without ensuring that the RDATA window remains inside the datagram, after which dns_validate_record() copies out-of-bounds TXT bytes or reads SRV fields. Exploitation requires a device using the built-in resolver to accept a forged or malicious response; leaked bytes reach the application, and an invalid-memory crossing can crash the device.
Summary
What happened
Out-of-bounds read in the Zephyr RTOS DNS resolver 4.3.0 through 4.4.1 allows remote attackers to disclose memory via crafted DNS replies. dns_unpack_answer() trusts the RR rdlength without ensuring that the RDATA window remains inside the datagram, after which dns_validate_record() copies out-of-bounds TXT bytes or reads SRV fields. Exploitation requires a device using the built-in resolver to accept a forged or malicious response; leaked bytes reach the application, and an invalid-memory crossing can crash the device.
The record
- CVE
- CVE-2026-10652
- Published
- Jun 30, 2026
- Updated
- Jun 30, 2026
- Vendor
- Zephyr Project
- Product
- Zephyr RTOS
- Classifications
- CWE-125
- Attack vector
- network
- Privileges
- unauthenticated
Timeline
How it unfolded
- Jun 30, 2026CVE publishedPublication date reported by the CVE source.
- Jun 30, 2026Record updatedLatest update available in the CVE record.
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- Affected versionversion=4.3.0 <4.5.0
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- GHSA-3jxq-xx8g-q8j2 DNS response reproduction procedureproof of concept · unverified
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