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zeroconf: Unbounded memory consumption in AsyncListener.handle_query_or_defer

A security vulnerability in zeroconf's AsyncListener.

12 Jun 2026Read 1 minSeverity: schedule it

What changed

A security vulnerability in zeroconf's AsyncListener.handle_query_or_defer allows unauthenticated local-link attackers to cause denial of service via unbounded memory consumption and CPU exhaustion.

Who it affects

All users of zeroconf prior to 0.149.12, especially those on memory-constrained devices like Home Assistant on Raspberry Pi.

What to do today

Upgrade zeroconf to version 0.149.12 or later.

The trail
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