https://seclists.org/oss-sec/2025/q4/91: Questionable CVE's ported against dnsmasq
Published Oct 28, 2025
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Affected Software
3 affected components
OPNsense OPNsense
OpenWrt OpenWrt
Dnsmasq Dnsmasq
Frequently Asked Questions
1
What is the severity of CVE-2025-XXXX?
The severity of CVE-2025-XXXX is currently under assessment but may pose significant risks to systems using dnsmasq.
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How do I fix CVE-2025-XXXX?
To fix CVE-2025-XXXX, upgrade dnsmasq to the latest version provided by your distribution.
3
What systems are affected by CVE-2025-XXXX?
CVE-2025-XXXX affects systems using dnsmasq, notably OPNsense and OpenWrt.
4
What are the potential impacts of CVE-2025-XXXX?
The potential impacts of CVE-2025-XXXX include unauthorized access and manipulation of DNS queries.
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Is there a workaround for CVE-2025-XXXX?
Disabling dnsmasq or applying specific configuration changes may serve as a temporary workaround for CVE-2025-XXXX.