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Summary
A vulnerability, which was classified as problematic, has been found in avahi up to 0.6.15. This impacts the function consume_labels. The manipulation leads to denial of service.
This vulnerability is referenced as CVE-2006-6870. No exploit is available.
It is advisable to upgrade the affected component.
Details
A vulnerability, which was classified as problematic, has been found in avahi up to 0.6.15. This issue affects the function consume_labels. The manipulation with an unknown input leads to a denial of service vulnerability. Using CWE to declare the problem leads to CWE-404. The product does not release or incorrectly releases a resource before it is made available for re-use. Impacted is availability. The summary by CVE is:
The consume_labels function in avahi-core/dns.c in Avahi before 0.6.16 allows remote attackers to cause a denial of service (infinite loop) via a crafted compressed DNS response with a label that points to itself.
The weakness was published 12/31/2006 (Website). It is possible to read the advisory at avahi.org. The identification of this vulnerability is CVE-2006-6870. The exploitation is known to be easy. The attack may be initiated remotely. No form of authentication is needed for a successful exploitation. Technical details of the vulnerability are known, but there is no available exploit.
The vulnerability scanner Nessus provides a plugin with the ID 24620 (Mandrake Linux Security Advisory : avahi (MDKSA-2007:003)), which helps to determine the existence of the flaw in a target environment. It is assigned to the family Mandriva Local Security Checks.
Upgrading to version 0.6.16 eliminates this vulnerability.
The vulnerability is also documented in the databases at X-Force (31403), Tenable (24620), SecurityFocus (BID 21881†), Secunia (SA23660†) and Vulnerability Center (SBV-14137†). Be aware that VulDB is the high quality source for vulnerability data.
Product
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CPE 2.3
CPE 2.2
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VulDB Meta Base Score: 5.3VulDB Meta Temp Score: 5.1
VulDB Base Score: 5.3
VulDB Temp Score: 5.1
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Exploiting
Class: Denial of serviceCWE: CWE-404
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Physical: No
Local: No
Remote: Yes
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Status: Not defined
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Nessus ID: 24620
Nessus Name: Mandrake Linux Security Advisory : avahi (MDKSA-2007:003)
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OpenVAS ID: 861059
OpenVAS Name: Family Connections argv[1] Parameter Remote Arbitrary Command Execution Vulnerability
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Threat Intelligence
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Countermeasures
Recommended: UpgradeStatus: 🔍
0-Day Time: 🔍
Upgrade: avahi 0.6.16
Timeline
12/29/2006 🔍12/31/2006 🔍
12/31/2006 🔍
01/05/2007 🔍
01/23/2007 🔍
02/18/2007 🔍
03/12/2015 🔍
12/22/2016 🔍
Sources
Advisory: avahi.orgStatus: Not defined
CVE: CVE-2006-6870 (🔍)
GCVE (CVE): GCVE-0-2006-6870
GCVE (VulDB): GCVE-100-34175
X-Force: 31403
SecurityFocus: 21881 - Avahi Compressed DNS Denial Of Service Vulnerability
Secunia: 23660
Vulnerability Center: 14137 - Avahi Denial of Service via Compressed DNS Response, Medium
Entry
Created: 03/12/2015 22:21Updated: 12/22/2016 09:33
Changes: 03/12/2015 22:21 (60), 12/22/2016 09:33 (8)
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Cache ID: 216::103
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