RHSA-2024:4052: Moderate: dnsmasq security update
Moderate: dnsmasq security update
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The dnsmasq packages contain Dnsmasq, a lightweight DNS (Domain Name Server) forwarder and DHCP (Dynamic Host Configuration Protocol) server.Security Fix(es): dnsmasq: default maximum EDNS.0 UDP packet size was set to 4096 but should be 1232 (CVE-2023-28450) For more details about the security issue(s), including the impact, a CVSS score, acknowledgments, and other related information, refer the CVE page(s) listed in the References section.
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is the severity of RHSA-2024:4052?
The severity of RHSA-2024:4052 is classified as Moderate.
How do I fix RHSA-2024:4052?
To fix RHSA-2024:4052, update the dnsmasq package to version 2.85-6.el9_2.4 or higher.
What products are affected by RHSA-2024:4052?
Affected products by RHSA-2024:4052 include various Red Hat Enterprise Linux versions for Power, x86_64, ARM, and IBM z Systems.
What issue does RHSA-2024:4052 address in dnsmasq?
RHSA-2024:4052 addresses the issue of an incorrectly set default maximum EDNS.0 UDP packet size in dnsmasq.
Is there a need to restart the system after applying RHSA-2024:4052?
Yes, it's recommended to restart the dnsmasq service after applying the update from RHSA-2024:4052.