Vulnerability Description
The AvahiDnsPacket function in avahi-core/socket.c in avahi-daemon in Avahi 0.6.16 and 0.6.25 allows remote attackers to cause a denial of service (assertion failure and daemon exit) via a DNS packet with an invalid checksum followed by a DNS packet with a valid checksum, a different vulnerability than CVE-2008-5081.
CVSS Score
MEDIUM
Affected Products
| Vendor | Product | Versions |
|---|---|---|
| Avahi | Avahi | 0.6.16 |
References
- http://lists.fedoraproject.org/pipermail/package-announce/2010-July/043800.html
- http://lists.fedoraproject.org/pipermail/package-announce/2010-July/043820.html
- http://marc.info/?l=oss-security&m=127748459505200&w=2
- http://www.debian.org/security/2010/dsa-2086
- http://www.mandriva.com/security/advisories?name=MDVSA-2010:204
- http://www.openwall.com/lists/oss-security/2010/06/23/4
- http://www.securitytracker.com/id?1024200
- https://bugzilla.redhat.com/show_bug.cgi?id=607293
- http://lists.fedoraproject.org/pipermail/package-announce/2010-July/043800.html
- http://lists.fedoraproject.org/pipermail/package-announce/2010-July/043820.html
- http://marc.info/?l=oss-security&m=127748459505200&w=2
- http://www.debian.org/security/2010/dsa-2086
- http://www.mandriva.com/security/advisories?name=MDVSA-2010:204
- http://www.openwall.com/lists/oss-security/2010/06/23/4
- http://www.securitytracker.com/id?1024200
FAQ
What is CVE-2010-2244?
CVE-2010-2244 is a vulnerability with a CVSS score of 4.3 (MEDIUM). The AvahiDnsPacket function in avahi-core/socket.c in avahi-daemon in Avahi 0.6.16 and 0.6.25 allows remote attackers to cause a denial of service (assertion failure and daemon exit) via a DNS packet ...
How severe is CVE-2010-2244?
CVE-2010-2244 has been rated MEDIUM with a CVSS base score of 4.3/10. Review the CVSS metrics above for detailed severity breakdown.
Is there a patch for CVE-2010-2244?
Check the references section above for vendor advisories and patch information. Affected products include: Avahi Avahi.