{"description": "dnsmasq is a lightweight tool that provides DNS caching, DNS forwarding and\nDHCP (Dynamic Host Configuration Protocol) services.\n<br />\nThe <code>dnsmasq</code> package can be removed with the following command:\n<pre>\n$ apt-get remove dnsmasq</pre>", "rationale": "Unless a system is specifically designated to act as a DNS\ncaching, DNS forwarding and/or DHCP server, it is recommended that the\npackage be removed to reduce the potential attack surface.", "severity": "low", "references": {"cis": ["2.1.5"]}, "control_references": {"cis": ["2.1.5"]}, "components": [], "identifiers": {}, "ocil_clause": "the package is installed", "ocil": "\nRun the following command to determine if the <code>dnsmasq</code> package is installed:\n<pre>$ dpkg -l  dnsmasq</pre>", "oval_external_content": null, "fixtext": "", "checktext": "", "vuldiscussion": "", "srg_requirement": "", "warnings": [], "conflicts": [], "requires": [], "policy_specific_content": {}, "platform": null, "platforms": [], "sce_metadata": {}, "inherited_platforms": [], "cpe_platform_names": [], "inherited_cpe_platform_names": [], "bash_conditional": null, "fixes": {}, "title": "Uninstall dnsmasq Package", "definition_location": "/aptdata/openscap/scap-security-guide/linux_os/guide/services/dns/package_dnsmasq_removed/rule.yml", "template": {"name": "package_removed", "vars": {"pkgname": "dnsmasq"}, "backends": {}}}