REDHAT-BUG-2191694: Medium severity Avahi Avahi vulnerability
Published Apr 28, 2023
·Updated
A reachable assertion was found in avahialternativehostname.
References:
https://github.com/lathiat/avahi/issues/451
Affected Software
1 affected component
Avahi Avahi
Event History
Apr 28, 2023
Data Sourced
via Red Hat·07:58 PM
DescriptionSeverityAffected Software
Frequently Asked Questions
1
What is the severity of REDHAT-BUG-2191694?
The severity of REDHAT-BUG-2191694 is classified as high due to the reachable assertion found.
2
How do I fix REDHAT-BUG-2191694?
To fix REDHAT-BUG-2191694, upgrade to the latest version of Avahi that addresses this issue.
3
What causes the vulnerability REDHAT-BUG-2191694?
The vulnerability REDHAT-BUG-2191694 is caused by a reachable assertion in the avahi_alternative_host_name function.
4
Is REDHAT-BUG-2191694 affecting all versions of Avahi?
Not all versions of Avahi are affected by REDHAT-BUG-2191694; it is important to check the specific affected versions listed in release notes.
5
What should I do if I cannot upgrade to fix REDHAT-BUG-2191694?
If you cannot upgrade to fix REDHAT-BUG-2191694, consider applying temporary workarounds or mitigating strategies until an upgrade is possible.