Vulnerability Description
The consume_labels function in avahi-core/dns.c in Avahi before 0.6.16 allows remote attackers to cause a denial of service (infinite loop) via a crafted compressed DNS response with a label that points to itself.
CVSS Score
5.0
MEDIUM
AV:N/AC:L/Au:N/C:N/I:N/A:P
Affected Products
| Vendor | Product | Versions |
|---|---|---|
| Avahi | Avahi | 0.6.7 |
References
- http://fedoranews.org/cms/node/2362
- http://fedoranews.org/cms/node/2408
- http://secunia.com/advisories/23628
- http://secunia.com/advisories/23644
- http://secunia.com/advisories/23660
- http://secunia.com/advisories/23673
- http://secunia.com/advisories/23782
- http://secunia.com/advisories/24995
- http://www.avahi.org/#December2006Patch
- http://www.avahi.org/changeset/1340
- http://www.avahi.org/ticket/84Patch
- http://www.mandriva.com/security/advisories?name=MDKSA-2007:003
- http://www.novell.com/linux/security/advisories/2007_007_suse.html
- http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/21881
- http://www.ubuntu.com/usn/usn-402-1
FAQ
What is CVE-2006-6870?
CVE-2006-6870 is a vulnerability with a CVSS score of 5.0 (MEDIUM). The consume_labels function in avahi-core/dns.c in Avahi before 0.6.16 allows remote attackers to cause a denial of service (infinite loop) via a crafted compressed DNS response with a label that poin...
How severe is CVE-2006-6870?
CVE-2006-6870 has been rated MEDIUM with a CVSS base score of 5.0/10. Review the CVSS metrics above for detailed severity breakdown.
Is there a patch for CVE-2006-6870?
Check the references section above for vendor advisories and patch information. Affected products include: Avahi Avahi.