# CVE-2026-10705: dask HLL hyperloglog.py nunique\_approx resource consumption

- Severity: CVSS 2.3 (Low), CNA
- Vector: CVSS:4.0/AV:N/AC:H/AT:N/PR:L/UI:N/VC:N/VI:N/VA:L/SC:N/SI:N/SA:N/E:X
- CISA SSVC: exploitation=none, automatable=no, technicalImpact=partial
- Known exploited (CISA KEV): no
- Fix: a fix or patch is referenced
- Published: 2026-06-03 · Updated: 2026-06-03

## Affected

- n/a dask: 3.0

## Description

A flaw has been found in dask up to 3.0. Affected by this issue is the function nunique_approx of the file dask/dataframe/hyperloglog.py of the component HLL Handler. This manipulation causes resource consumption. The attack is possible to be carried out remotely. A high degree of complexity is needed for the attack. The exploitation is known to be difficult. The pull request to fix this issue awaits acceptance.

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## References

- https://vuldb.com/vuln/368018
- https://vuldb.com/vuln/368018/cti
- https://vuldb.com/cve/CVE-2026-10705
- https://vuldb.com/submit/831411
- https://github.com/dask/dask/issues/12403
- https://github.com/dask/dask/pull/12401
- https://github.com/dask/dask/

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