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Werk #5526: check_dns: Do not pass off the host's IP address as a default DNS server address

Component Checks & agents
Title check_dns: Do not pass off the host's IP address as a default DNS server address
Date Dec 12, 2017
Level Trivial Change
Class Bug Fix
Compatibility Compatible - no manual interaction needed
Checkmk versions & editions
1.5.0i2 Checkmk Community, Checkmk Pro, Checkmk Ultimate MT

Previously, in case of the DNS server address not being specified, Check_MK would fill it in with the host's IP address, causing the check to time out. This has been fixed.

Thanks to Björn Müller for the patch!

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