Trusted Domain Project OpenDKIM up to 2.11.0 Decoder util.c dkim_qp_decode off-by-one

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Summaryinfo

A vulnerability identified as critical has been detected in Trusted Domain Project OpenDKIM up to 2.11.0. Affected by this vulnerability is the function dkim_qp_decode of the file util.c of the component Decoder. This manipulation causes off-by-one. The identification of this vulnerability is CVE-2026-100889. It is possible to initiate the attack remotely. Furthermore, there is an exploit available. The vendor was contacted early about this disclosure but did not respond in any way.

Detailsinfo

A vulnerability was found in Trusted Domain Project OpenDKIM up to 2.11.0. It has been declared as critical. Affected by this vulnerability is the function dkim_qp_decode of the file util.c of the component Decoder. The manipulation with an unknown input leads to a off-by-one vulnerability. The CWE definition for the vulnerability is CWE-193. A product calculates or uses an incorrect maximum or minimum value that is 1 more, or 1 less, than the correct value. As an impact it is known to affect confidentiality, integrity, and availability.

It is possible to read the advisory at weitongli.com. This vulnerability is known as CVE-2026-100889. The exploitation appears to be easy. The attack can be launched remotely. The exploitation doesn't need any form of authentication. Technical details and also a public exploit are known.

It is possible to download the exploit at weitongli.com. It is declared as proof-of-concept. The vendor was contacted early about this disclosure but did not respond in any way.

There is no information about possible countermeasures known. It may be suggested to replace the affected object with an alternative product.

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CPE 2.3info

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VulDB Meta Base Score: 7.3
VulDB Meta Temp Score: 6.9

VulDB Base Score: 7.3
VulDB Temp Score: 6.9
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Exploitinginfo

Class: Off-by-one
CWE: CWE-193 / CWE-189
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Physical: No
Local: No
Remote: Yes

Availability: 🔒
Access: Public
Status: Proof-of-Concept
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Threat Intelligenceinfo

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Countermeasuresinfo

Recommended: no mitigation known
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Timelineinfo

09/27/2026 Advisory disclosed
09/27/2026 +0 days VulDB entry created
09/27/2026 +0 days VulDB entry last update

Sourcesinfo

Advisory: weitongli.com
Status: Confirmed

CVE: CVE-2026-100889 (🔒)
GCVE (CVE): GCVE-0-2026-100889
GCVE (VulDB): GCVE-100-410839
scip Labs: https://www.scip.ch/en/?labs.20161013

Entryinfo

Created: 09/27/2026 09:41
Changes: 09/27/2026 09:41 (57)
Complete: 🔍
Submitter: WeitongLi
Cache ID: 216::103

Submitinfo

Accepted

  • Submit #917063: The Trusted Domain Project OpenDKIM 2.11.0 Out-of-Bounds Read (by WeitongLi)

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