CVE-2023-38473: Reachable assertion in avahi_alternative_host_name

Published Apr 28, 2023
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Updated

A reachable assertion was found in avahialternativehostname.

References:

https://github.com/lathiat/avahi/issues/451

Other sources

A vulnerability was found in Avahi. A reachable assertion exists in the avahialternativehostname() function.

MITRE

Affected Software

3 affected components
Avahi Avahi<0.9
redhat Enterprise Linux=8.0
redhat Enterprise Linux=9.0

Event History

Apr 28, 2023
Data Sourced
via Red Hat·07:58 PM
DescriptionSeverityAffected Software
Nov 2, 2023
CVE Published
via MITRE·03:00 PM
Data Sourced
via MITRE·03:00 PM
DescriptionSeverityWeakness
Data Sourced
via NVD·04:15 PM
DescriptionSeverityWeaknessAffected Software
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Frequently Asked Questions

1

What is CVE-2023-38473?

CVE-2023-38473 is a vulnerability found in Avahi that allows for a reachable assertion in the avahi_alternative_host_name() function.

2

What is the severity of CVE-2023-38473?

The severity of CVE-2023-38473 is medium with a severity value of 6.2.

3

Which software is affected by CVE-2023-38473?

Avahi version up to 0.9, Redhat Enterprise Linux version 8.0, and Redhat Enterprise Linux version 9.0 are affected by CVE-2023-38473.

4

How can I fix CVE-2023-38473?

Currently, there is no known fix for CVE-2023-38473. It is recommended to follow the vendor's security advisory for any updates or patches.

5

What is the Common Weakness Enumeration (CWE) of CVE-2023-38473?

The Common Weakness Enumeration (CWE) of CVE-2023-38473 is CWE-617.

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