CVE-2026-100888: Out-of-bounds Write in Trusted Domain Project OpenDKIM
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.
AI Analysis
Technical Summary
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.
CVE-2026-100888: Out-of-bounds Write in Trusted Domain Project 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
Affected software
Trusted Domain Project
OpenDKIM
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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.
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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