CERT is releasing six CVEs for serious security vulnerabilities in dnsmasq | Hacker News

CERT has disclosed six serious vulnerabilities in dnsmasq, a widely used DNS/DHCP component.

A Hacker News thread says Debian is keeping an older stable version, likely relying on backported fixes instead of upgrading.

Commenters argue that slow distro updates can prolong exposure and make patching fragmented across systems.

The disclosure raises broader concerns about package maintenance and how quickly critical network software gets secured.