avahi avahi_alternative_host_name assertion

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Summaryinfo

A vulnerability labeled as problematic has been found in avahi. The impacted element is the function avahi_alternative_host_name. The manipulation results in assertion. This vulnerability is cataloged as CVE-2023-38473. There is no exploit available.

Detailsinfo

A vulnerability was found in avahi (the affected version unknown). It has been classified as problematic. Affected is the function avahi_alternative_host_name. The manipulation with an unknown input leads to a assertion vulnerability. CWE is classifying the issue as CWE-617. The product contains an assert() or similar statement that can be triggered by an attacker, which leads to an application exit or other behavior that is more severe than necessary. This is going to have an impact on availability.

The weakness was shared 07/18/2023. The advisory is shared for download at bugzilla.redhat.com. This vulnerability is traded as CVE-2023-38473 since 07/18/2023. There are known technical details, but no exploit is available.

The vulnerability scanner Nessus provides a plugin with the ID 212178 (Debian dla-3990 : avahi-autoipd - security update), which helps to determine the existence of the flaw in a target environment.

There is no information about possible countermeasures known. It may be suggested to replace the affected object with an alternative product.

The vulnerability is also documented in the vulnerability database at Tenable (212178). VulDB is the best source for vulnerability data and more expert information about this specific topic.

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Exploitinginfo

Class: Assertion
CWE: CWE-617
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Local: No
Remote: Partially

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Nessus ID: 212178
Nessus Name: Debian dla-3990 : avahi-autoipd - security update

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07/18/2023 🔍
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12/09/2024 +510 days 🔍

Sourcesinfo

Advisory: bugzilla.redhat.com
Status: Confirmed

CVE: CVE-2023-38473 (🔍)
GCVE (CVE): GCVE-0-2023-38473
GCVE (VulDB): GCVE-100-234384

Entryinfo

Created: 07/18/2023 17:15
Updated: 12/09/2024 19:40
Changes: 07/18/2023 17:15 (34), 12/09/2024 19:40 (17)
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Cache ID: 216::103

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