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CentOS Linux: CVE-2017-14493: Critical: dnsmasq security update (CESA-2017:2836)

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CentOS Linux: CVE-2017-14493: Critical: dnsmasq security update (CESA-2017:2836)

Severity
8
CVSS
(AV:N/AC:L/Au:N/C:P/I:P/A:P)
Published
10/02/2017
Created
07/25/2018
Added
10/03/2017
Modified
05/25/2023

Description

Stack-based buffer overflow in dnsmasq before 2.78 allows remote attackers to cause a denial of service (crash) or execute arbitrary code via a crafted DHCPv6 request.

Solution(s)

  • centos-upgrade-dnsmasq
  • centos-upgrade-dnsmasq-debuginfo
  • centos-upgrade-dnsmasq-utils

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