Avahi: Denial of Service
1.
Gentoo Linux Security Advisory
Version Information
| Advisory Reference |
GLSA 201110-17 / avahi |
| Release Date |
October 22, 2011 |
| Latest Revision |
October 22, 2011: 1 |
| Impact |
normal |
| Exploitable |
remote |
| Package |
Vulnerable versions |
Unaffected versions |
Architecture(s) |
| net-dns/avahi |
<
0.6.28-r1 |
>=
0.6.28-r1 |
All supported architectures
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Related bugreports:
#335885, #355583
Synopsis
Multiple vulnerabilities were found in Avahi, allowing for Denial
of Service.
2.
Impact Information
Background
Avahi is a system which facilitates service discovery on a local
network.
Description
Multiple vulnerabilities have been discovered in Avahi. Please review
the CVE identifiers referenced below for details.
Impact
A remote attacker could cause a Denial of Service.
3.
Resolution Information
Workaround
There is no known workaround at this time.
Resolution
All Avahi users should upgrade to the latest version:
Code Listing 3.1: Resolution |
# emerge --sync
# emerge --ask --oneshot --verbose ">=net-dns/avahi-0.6.28-r1"
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References
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