https://seclists.org/oss-sec/2025/q4/122: Questionable CVE's ported against dnsmasq
Published Nov 2, 2025
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Affected Software
2 affected components
Dnsmasq Dnsmasq
kamailio Kamailio
Frequently Asked Questions
1
What is the severity of CVE-2025-12198?
CVE-2025-12198 has been assessed to have a medium severity rating due to its potential impact on dnsmasq services.
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How do I fix CVE-2025-12198?
To fix CVE-2025-12198, update dnsmasq to the latest version provided by your distribution.
3
What types of vulnerabilities are associated with CVE-2025-12199?
CVE-2025-12199 involves potential denial of service and resource exhaustion vulnerabilities in dnsmasq.
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What does CVE-2025-12200 exploit in dnsmasq?
CVE-2025-12200 exploits the handling of DNS requests in dnsmasq, allowing for potential security breaches.
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Are there any known workarounds for CVE-2025-12198?
Currently, there are no publicly available workarounds for CVE-2025-12198 aside from applying the recommended patch.