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CVE-2026-100888: Out-of-bounds Write in Trusted Domain Project OpenDKIM

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Medium
VulnerabilityCVE-2026-100888cvecve-2026-100888
Published: 09/27/2026 (09/27/2026, 23:30:16 UTC)
Source: CVE Database V5
Vendor/Project: Trusted Domain Project
Product: OpenDKIM

Description

CVE-2026-100888 is an out-of-bounds write vulnerability in Trusted Domain Project OpenDKIM affecting versions 2.0 through 2.11.0. The flaw exists in the dkim_canon_selecthdrs function within the DKIM Signature Header Selection component. Remote attackers can exploit this by manipulating the argument 'h', potentially leading to memory corruption. The vulnerability has a medium severity rating with a CVSS 4.0 score of 6.9. Public exploit code is available, but no vendor response or patch has been provided.

CVSS v4.0

Score 6.9medium

Attack Vector
Network
Attack Complexity
Low
Attack Requirements
None
Privileges Required
None
User Interaction
None
Vuln. Confidentiality
Low
Vuln. Integrity
Low
Vuln. Availability
Low
Subsq. Confidentiality
None
Subsq. Integrity
None
Subsq. Availability
None
CVSS:4.0/AV:N/AC:L/AT:N/PR:N/UI:N/VC:L/VI:L/VA:L/SC:N/SI:N/SA:N/E:P

Affected software

Trusted Domain Project

OpenDKIM

Affected versions
=2.0=2.1=2.2=2.3=2.4=2.5=2.6=2.7=2.8=2.9=2.10=2.11.0
Trusted_domain_projectmore threats →ai
trusted_domain_project/opendkim
pkg:deb/trusted_domain_project/opendkim
Affected versions
=2.0=2.1=2.2=2.3=2.4=2.5=2.6=2.7=2.8=2.9=2.10=2.11.0
CPE configurations
cpe:2.3:a:trusted_domain_project:opendkim:*:*:*:*:*:*:*:*

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AI-Powered Analysis

Machine-generated threat intelligence

AILast updated: 09/28/2026, 01:58:23 UTC

Technical Analysis

An out-of-bounds write vulnerability was identified in the dkim_canon_selecthdrs function of the libopendkim/dkim-canon.c file in Trusted Domain Project OpenDKIM versions 2.0 through 2.11.0. This vulnerability allows remote attackers to manipulate the argument 'h' to cause an out-of-bounds write, potentially leading to memory corruption or other impacts. The vulnerability is publicly disclosed with available exploit code, but the vendor has not responded or issued a fix.

Potential Impact

Successful exploitation of this vulnerability could allow remote attackers to perform an out-of-bounds write, which may result in memory corruption. This could potentially lead to denial of service or other undefined behavior. However, no specific impact such as code execution or privilege escalation is explicitly described in the provided data.

Mitigation Recommendations

No official patch or vendor advisory is available at this time. Patch status is not yet confirmed — check the vendor advisory for current remediation guidance. Until a fix is released, users should consider mitigating exposure by restricting access to the OpenDKIM service or applying other environment-specific controls.

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Technical Details

Data Version
5.2
Assigner Short Name
VulDB
Date Reserved
2026-09-27T07:35:52.389Z
Cvss Version
4.0
State
PUBLISHED

Threat ID: 6ab9c994f7a7c54106f51d52

Added to database: 09/28/2026, 01:57:40 UTC

Last enriched: 09/28/2026, 01:58:23 UTC

Last updated: 09/28/2026, 02:07:51 UTC

Views: 3

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