Code-execution flaws threaten users of routers, Linux, and other OSes

[Routers Rock]

https://arstechnica.com/information...reaten-users-of-routers-linux-and-other-oses/

 

[System Error Message]

This relates to DNSmasq, which i suppose can be exploited by visiting a website that makes use of it such as trying to load more code from a domain as most routers keep their DNS service blocked on WAN side.

 

[RMerlin]

At least one of the exploits can indeed be remotely exploited by hosting a malicious entry in your DNS and causing a visitor to attempt to resolve it. Might be difficult to exploit however, as you'd need to have separate exploits for the various architecture/OS used by the different routers out there. So I'd say the higher risk would be if you were actively targeted.