CVE-2025-12199 | dnsmasq up to 2.73rc6 Config File src/network.c check_servers null pointer dereference

October 25, 2025 Yanac

A vulnerability classified as problematic was found in dnsmasq up to 2.73rc6. Affected by this vulnerability is the function check_servers of the file src/network.c of the component Config File Handler. The manipulation results in null pointer dereference.

This vulnerability was named CVE-2025-12199. The attack needs to be approached locally. In addition, an exploit is available.

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