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HIGH

CVE-2019-14513

CVSS v3

7.5

HIGH

EPSS Score

1.7 %

exploit probability, as of 2026-09-25

CISA KEV

No

known exploited

Exploitation

—

SSVC status

Description

Improper bounds checking in Dnsmasq before 2.76 allows an attacker controlled DNS server to send large DNS packets that result in a read operation beyond the buffer allocated for the packet, a different vulnerability than CVE-2017-14491.

Technical details

Published
2019-08-01

Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2019-14513?

Improper bounds checking in Dnsmasq before 2.76 allows an attacker controlled DNS server to send large DNS packets that result in a read operation beyond the buffer allocated for the packet, a different vulnerability than CVE-2017-14491.

Is CVE-2019-14513 actively exploited?

Active exploitation of CVE-2019-14513 has not been confirmed. Its EPSS score was 1.7% on 2026-09-25, the estimated probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

What is the CVSS score for CVE-2019-14513?

CVE-2019-14513 has a CVSS v3 base score of 7.5 (HIGH severity).

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