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CVE-2026-100889: Off-by-One in Trusted Domain Project OpenDKIM

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Medium
VulnerabilityCVE-2026-100889cvecve-2026-100889
Published: 09/27/2026 (09/27/2026, 23:45:16 UTC)
Source: CVE Database V5
Vendor/Project: Trusted Domain Project
Product: OpenDKIM

Description

CVE-2026-100889 is an off-by-one vulnerability in the dkim_qp_decode function of the util.c file in Trusted Domain Project OpenDKIM up to version 2.11.0. This flaw allows remote attackers to manipulate the decoding process, potentially leading to memory corruption or related issues. The vulnerability has a medium severity rating with a CVSS score of 6.9. Public exploit code is available, but there is no vendor response or patch provided at this time.

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, 00:02:41 UTC

Technical Analysis

An off-by-one error exists in the dkim_qp_decode function within the util.c component of Trusted Domain Project OpenDKIM versions up to 2.11.0. This vulnerability can be triggered remotely and may result in memory corruption or similar unintended behavior. The vulnerability is publicly disclosed with exploit code available, but the vendor has not issued any response or fix.

Potential Impact

The off-by-one vulnerability can be exploited remotely without authentication, potentially leading to partial memory corruption or other unintended side effects. The CVSS 4.0 vector indicates low complexity and no privileges or user interaction required, with partial impact on confidentiality, integrity, and availability. However, no confirmed exploitation in the wild has been reported.

Mitigation Recommendations

Patch status is not yet confirmed — check the vendor advisory for current remediation guidance. Since the vendor has not responded or released a fix, users should monitor official Trusted Domain Project communications for updates. Until a patch is available, consider mitigating exposure by restricting access to OpenDKIM services and applying general best practices for limiting remote attack surfaces.

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Technical Details

Data Version
5.2
Assigner Short Name
VulDB
Date Reserved
2026-09-27T07:35:55.983Z
Cvss Version
4.0
State
PUBLISHED

Threat ID: 6ab9ab47f7a7c54106a21235

Added to database: 09/27/2026, 23:48:23 UTC

Last enriched: 09/28/2026, 00:02:41 UTC

Last updated: 09/28/2026, 00:16:10 UTC

Views: 6

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