Test ID:	1.3.6.1.4.1.25623.1.0.844911
Category:	Ubuntu Local Security Checks
Title:	Ubuntu: Security Advisory (USN-4924-1)
Summary:	The remote host is missing an update for the 'dnsmasq' package(s) announced via the USN-4924-1 advisory.
Description:	Summary: The remote host is missing an update for the 'dnsmasq' package(s) announced via the USN-4924-1 advisory. Vulnerability Insight: It was discovered that Dnsmasq incorrectly handled certain wildcard synthesized NSEC records. A remote attacker could possibly use this issue to prove the non-existence of hostnames that actually exist. (CVE-2017-15107) It was discovered that Dnsmasq incorrectly handled certain large DNS packets. A remote attacker could possibly use this issue to cause Dnsmasq to crash, resulting in a denial of service. (CVE-2019-14513) Affected Software/OS: 'dnsmasq' package(s) on 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-2017-15107 102812 http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/102812 [dnsmasq-discuss] 20180119 DNSSEC security fix. http://lists.thekelleys.org.uk/pipermail/dnsmasq-discuss/2018q1/011896.html openSUSE-SU-2019:2669 http://lists.opensuse.org/opensuse-security-announce/2019-12/msg00027.html Common Vulnerability Exposure (CVE) ID: CVE-2019-14513 https://github.com/Slovejoy/dnsmasq-pre2.76 https://lists.debian.org/debian-lts-announce/2019/09/msg00013.html
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