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CVE-2024-52616: Avahi: avahi wide-area dns predictable transaction ids

First published: Fri Nov 15 2024(Updated: )

A flaw was found in the Avahi-daemon, where it initializes DNS transaction IDs randomly only once at startup, incrementing them sequentially after that. This predictable behavior facilitates DNS spoofing attacks, allowing attackers to guess transaction IDs.

Credit: secalert@redhat.com

Affected SoftwareAffected VersionHow to fix
Avahi AutoIP Daemon

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Frequently Asked Questions

  • What is the severity of CVE-2024-52616?

    CVE-2024-52616 has been assigned a high severity rating due to its potential for DNS spoofing attacks.

  • How do I fix CVE-2024-52616?

    To mitigate CVE-2024-52616, it is recommended to update to the latest version of the Avahi-daemon that addresses this vulnerability.

  • What are the potential impacts of CVE-2024-52616?

    CVE-2024-52616 could allow attackers to execute DNS spoofing attacks, leading to unauthorized access and data interception.

  • Is CVE-2024-52616 exploitable remotely?

    Yes, CVE-2024-52616 is considered exploitable remotely, as it leverages predictable DNS transaction IDs.

  • Which systems are affected by CVE-2024-52616?

    CVE-2024-52616 affects systems running the Avahi-daemon, making them vulnerable to DNS spoofing.

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