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Test ID:1.3.6.1.4.1.25623.1.0.842799
Category:Ubuntu Local Security Checks
Title:Ubuntu: Security Advisory (USN-3009-1)
Summary:The remote host is missing an update for the 'dnsmasq' package(s) announced via the USN-3009-1 advisory.
Description:Summary:
The remote host is missing an update for the 'dnsmasq' package(s) announced via the USN-3009-1 advisory.

Vulnerability Insight:
Edwin Torok discovered that Dnsmasq incorrectly handled certain CNAME
responses. A remote attacker could use this issue to cause Dnsmasq to
crash, resulting in a denial of service.

Affected Software/OS:
'dnsmasq' package(s) on Ubuntu 15.10, Ubuntu 16.04.

Solution:
Please install the updated package(s).

CVSS Score:
5.0

CVSS Vector:
AV:N/AC:L/Au:N/C:N/I:N/A:P

Cross-Ref: Common Vulnerability Exposure (CVE) ID: CVE-2015-8899
BugTraq ID: 91031
http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/91031
http://lists.thekelleys.org.uk/pipermail/dnsmasq-discuss/2016q2/010479.html
http://lists.thekelleys.org.uk/pipermail/dnsmasq-discuss/2016q2/010505.html
http://www.openwall.com/lists/oss-security/2016/06/03/7
http://www.openwall.com/lists/oss-security/2016/06/04/2
http://www.securitytracker.com/id/1036045
http://www.ubuntu.com/usn/USN-3009-1
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