Dnsmasq contains a flaw that may allow a remote denial of service. The issue is triggered when a DHCP client requests a broadcast reply, and will result in loss of availability for the service.
Classification
Location:
Remote / Network Access
Attack Type:
Denial of Service
Impact:
Loss of Availability
Exploit:
Exploit Unknown
Disclosure:
OSVDB Verified,
Vendor Verified
Solution
Upgrade to version 2.30 or higher, as it has been reported to fix this vulnerability. An upgrade is required as there are no known workarounds.