Upgrade c-ares to version 1.34.5 to address security vulnerability CVE-2025-31498

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Keeping Eenos secure and up-to-date is essential for maintaining reliable hosting environments. The current c-ares version bundled within Eenos requires an upgrade to address a recently disclosed security issue.

CVE-2025-31498 identifies a vulnerability affecting certain c-ares versions that could allow malicious actors to exploit DNS resolution processes. The latest stable release, c-ares 1.34.5, includes the official patch for this CVE, along with additional stability improvements and bug fixes.

Upgrading to c-ares 1.34.5 will:

• Patch the CVE-2025-31498 security flaw
• Strengthen DNS resolution security within Eenos-managed environments
• Improve overall system stability and reliability
• Ensure compliance with modern security standards
• Reduce risks associated with external DNS manipulation or crafted responses

This update is crucial for maintaining the integrity and security posture of the Eenos platform, particularly for users running production workloads.

It is recommended to schedule this upgrade in the next release cycle and roll it out across all supported environments.