CVE-2026-102726
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Unbounded PPP IPCP Option Parsing in Unbound

Publication date: 2026-09-29

Last updated on: 2026-09-29

Assigner: Eclipse Foundation

Description
Unbounded PPP IPCP Option Parsing Causes a Worker Stall and Out-of-bounds Read

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Published
2026-09-29
Last Modified
2026-09-29
Generated
2026-09-29
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2026-09-29
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NVD
CVE-2026-102726
EUVD
EUVD-2026-89193

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Currently, no data is known.

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CWE ID Description
CWE-835 The product contains an iteration or loop with an exit condition that cannot be reached, i.e., an infinite loop.
CWE-125 The product reads data past the end, or before the beginning, of the intended buffer.

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Executive Summary

This vulnerability involves unbounded parsing of PPP IPCP options, which can cause a worker process to stall and lead to an out-of-bounds read. This occurs when the system processes IPCP options without proper bounds checking, potentially allowing memory corruption or denial of service.

Impact Analysis

The impact includes potential denial of service due to worker stalls, and possible memory corruption from out-of-bounds reads. An attacker in adjacent network positions could exploit this to disrupt services or access sensitive data.

Mitigation Strategies

Update Unbound to the latest patched version to address the unbounded PPP IPCP option parsing issue. Monitor vendor advisories for patches and apply them promptly.

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