CVE-2006-2289: Buffer Overflow
Published May 9, 2006
·Updated
Buffer overflow in avahi-core in Avahi before 0.6.10 allows local users to execute arbitrary code via unknown vectors.
Affected Software
3 affected components
Avahi Avahi=0.6.7
Avahi Avahi=0.6.8
Avahi Avahi=0.6.9
Remediation
Patch Available
Patch Available
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-2006-2289?
CVE-2006-2289 is considered a critical vulnerability due to the potential for arbitrary code execution by local users.
2
How do I fix CVE-2006-2289?
To fix CVE-2006-2289, upgrade Avahi to version 0.6.10 or later.
3
Which versions of Avahi are affected by CVE-2006-2289?
CVE-2006-2289 affects Avahi versions 0.6.7, 0.6.8, and 0.6.9.
4
Who is impacted by CVE-2006-2289?
Local users on systems running affected versions of Avahi are impacted by CVE-2006-2289.
5
What type of vulnerability is CVE-2006-2289?
CVE-2006-2289 is a buffer overflow vulnerability that can lead to arbitrary code execution.