Advisory Published
Updated

REDHAT-BUG-2326418

First published: Fri Nov 15 2024(Updated: )

This vulnerability exposes Avahi-daemon to potential DNS spoofing attacks by using a fixed source port for queries. However, the impact is limited because it only affects wide-area DNS and can be mitigated by forwarding queries to local DNS resolvers (e.g., systemd-resolved), which provide better randomization. The impact is primarily on systems actively using wide-area DNS, with .local mDNS being unaffected.

Affected SoftwareAffected VersionHow to fix
Avahi AutoIP Daemon

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Frequently Asked Questions

  • What is the severity of REDHAT-BUG-2326418?

    The severity of REDHAT-BUG-2326418 is considered moderate due to its limited impact on wide-area DNS.

  • How do I fix REDHAT-BUG-2326418?

    To mitigate REDHAT-BUG-2326418, forward DNS queries to local DNS resolvers like systemd-resolved.

  • What systems are affected by REDHAT-BUG-2326418?

    REDHAT-BUG-2326418 affects systems running the Avahi-daemon service.

  • Can REDHAT-BUG-2326418 lead to a successful attack?

    Yes, REDHAT-BUG-2326418 can expose systems to DNS spoofing attacks if not mitigated properly.

  • What is the nature of the vulnerability in REDHAT-BUG-2326418?

    The nature of the vulnerability in REDHAT-BUG-2326418 involves the use of a fixed source port for DNS queries.

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