CVE-2006-2288: Low severity avahi avahi vulnerability
Published May 9, 2006
·Updated
Avahi before 0.6.10 allows local users to cause a denial of service (mDNS/DNS-SD service disconnect) via unspecified mDNS name conflicts.
Affected Software
3 affected components
Avahi Avahi=0.6.7
Avahi Avahi=0.6.9
Avahi Avahi=0.6.8
Event History
May 9, 2006
CVE Published
via MITRE·11:00 PM
Data Sourced
via MITRE·11:00 PM
Description
Frequently Asked Questions
1
What is the severity of CVE-2006-2288?
CVE-2006-2288 has a severity rating indicating it can lead to a denial of service under specific circumstances.
2
How do I fix CVE-2006-2288?
To fix CVE-2006-2288, upgrade to Avahi version 0.6.10 or later.
3
What impact does CVE-2006-2288 have on systems?
CVE-2006-2288 can cause local users to disrupt mDNS/DNS-SD services by creating name conflicts.
4
Which versions of Avahi are affected by CVE-2006-2288?
Avahi versions 0.6.7, 0.6.8, and 0.6.9 are affected by CVE-2006-2288.
5
Can CVE-2006-2288 be exploited remotely?
CVE-2006-2288 is not considered a remote exploit, as it requires local user access to trigger the issue.