REDHAT-BUG-2185911: Medium severity avahi autoip daemon vulnerability
It was discovered that the avahi deamon can be locally crashed by a dbus call made by an unprivileged user, causing a denial of service.
References:
https://github.com/lathiat/avahi/issues/375
Affected Software
Event History
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the severity of REDHAT-BUG-2185911?
The severity of REDHAT-BUG-2185911 is categorized as denial of service, affecting the stability of the avahi daemon.
How do I fix REDHAT-BUG-2185911?
To fix REDHAT-BUG-2185911, update the avahi-daemon to the latest available version provided by your vendor.
Who is affected by REDHAT-BUG-2185911?
Users running the avahi-daemon are affected by REDHAT-BUG-2185911, especially those with unprivileged access.
What are the implications of REDHAT-BUG-2185911?
The implications of REDHAT-BUG-2185911 include potential crashes of the avahi daemon leading to denial of service.
Is there a workaround for REDHAT-BUG-2185911?
Currently, there is no publicly documented workaround for REDHAT-BUG-2185911 other than applying the necessary updates.