Description
The originates_from_local_legacy_unicast_socket function (avahi-core/server.c) in avahi-daemon in Avahi before 0.6.24 allows remote attackers to cause a denial of service (crash) via a crafted mDNS packet with a source port of 0, which triggers an assertion failure.
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Remediation
No vendor fix or workaround currently provided.
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Tracking
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Advisories
| Source | ID | Title |
|---|---|---|
Debian DSA |
DSA-1690-1 | New avahi packages fix denial of service |
Ubuntu USN |
USN-696-1 | Avahi vulnerabilities |
References
History
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Status: PUBLISHED
Assigner: redhat
Published:
Updated: 2024-08-07T10:40:17.167Z
Reserved: 2008-11-14T00:00:00.000Z
Link: CVE-2008-5081
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Status : Modified
Published: 2008-12-17T02:30:00.187
Modified: 2026-04-23T00:35:47.467
Link: CVE-2008-5081
OpenCVE Enrichment
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Weaknesses
Debian DSA
Ubuntu USN