F5-K000152048: Low severity F5 F5OS-A vulnerability

Published Jun 24, 2025
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Updated

A vulnerability was found in dnsmasq before version 2.81, where the memory leak allows remote attackers to cause a denial of service (memory consumption) via vectors involving DHCP response creation.

Affected Software

1 affected componentFixes available
F5 F5OS-A=1.8.0, >=1.5.1<=1.5.3
1.8.3

Event History

Jun 24, 2025
Advisory Published
via F5·07:27 PM
Data Sourced
via F5·07:27 PM
DescriptionSeverityWeaknessAffected Software
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Frequently Asked Questions

1

What is the severity of F5-K000152048?

The severity of F5-K000152048 is classified as high due to its potential to cause denial of service through memory consumption.

2

How do I fix F5-K000152048?

To fix F5-K000152048, you should upgrade dnsmasq to version 2.81 or later.

3

Who is affected by F5-K000152048?

F5-K000152048 affects F5OS-A versions between 1.5.1 and 1.8.0.

4

What type of attack is associated with F5-K000152048?

F5-K000152048 is associated with remote denial of service attacks via memory leaks.

5

What software does F5-K000152048 impact?

F5-K000152048 impacts dnsmasq software running on specific versions of F5 F5OS-A.

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