https://seclists.org/oss-sec/2025/q4/102: Questionable CVE's ported against dnsmasq

Published Oct 30, 2025
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Affected Software

1 affected component
Dnsmasq Dnsmasq<=2.73rc6

Frequently Asked Questions

1

What is the severity of CVE-2025-12198?

CVE-2025-12198 has been classified as a high severity vulnerability affecting dnsmasq.

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What impact does CVE-2025-12198 have on dnsmasq?

CVE-2025-12198 can potentially allow an attacker to exploit the vulnerability and disrupt the network services provided by dnsmasq.

3

How do I fix CVE-2025-12198?

To fix CVE-2025-12198, upgrade dnsmasq to version 2.73rc7 or later.

4

What versions of dnsmasq are affected by CVE-2025-12199?

CVE-2025-12199 affects dnsmasq versions up to 2.73rc6.

5

What is the recommended action for users of dnsmasq regarding CVE-2025-12199?

Users of dnsmasq should upgrade to a patched version to mitigate risks associated with CVE-2025-12199.

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