The tcp_request function in Dnsmasq before 2.73rc4 does not properly handle the return value of the setup_reply function, which allows remote attackers to read process memory and cause a denial of service (out-of-bounds read and crash) via a malformed DNS request.
CVE-2015-3294 is a security vulnerability that . Impacting 2 products from thekelleys, from oracle organizations running these solutions should prioritize assessment and patching.
First disclosed in 2015, this vulnerability was reported during a period defined by widespread IoT adoption challenges, mobile security concerns, and the emergence of advanced persistent threat (APT) techniques. Contemporary mitigation strategies focused on secure development practices and third-party component vetting.
2015-05-08T14:59:05.527
2025-04-12T10:46:40.837
Deferred
CVSSv2: 6.4 (MEDIUM)
AV:N/AC:L/Au:N/C:P/I:N/A:P
10.0
4.9
| Type | Vendor | Product | Version/Range | Vulnerable? |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Application | thekelleys | dnsmasq | ≤ 2.73 | Yes |
| Operating System | oracle | solaris | 11.2 | Yes |
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