Vulnerability Description
A vulnerability was found in Avahi. A reachable assertion exists in the avahi_alternative_host_name() function.
CVSS Score
6.2
MEDIUM
CVSS:3.1/AV:L/AC:L/PR:N/UI:N/S:U/C:N/I:N/A:H
Affected Products
| Vendor | Product | Versions |
|---|---|---|
| Avahi | Avahi | < 0.9 |
| Redhat | Enterprise Linux | 8.0 |
Related Weaknesses (CWE)
References
- https://access.redhat.com/security/cve/CVE-2023-38473Third Party Advisory
- https://bugzilla.redhat.com/show_bug.cgi?id=2191694Issue TrackingThird Party Advisory
- https://access.redhat.com/security/cve/CVE-2023-38473Third Party Advisory
- https://bugzilla.redhat.com/show_bug.cgi?id=2191694Issue TrackingThird Party Advisory
- https://lists.debian.org/debian-lts-announce/2024/12/msg00011.html
FAQ
What is CVE-2023-38473?
CVE-2023-38473 is a vulnerability with a CVSS score of 6.2 (MEDIUM). A vulnerability was found in Avahi. A reachable assertion exists in the avahi_alternative_host_name() function.
How severe is CVE-2023-38473?
CVE-2023-38473 has been rated MEDIUM with a CVSS base score of 6.2/10. Review the CVSS metrics above for detailed severity breakdown.
Is there a patch for CVE-2023-38473?
Check the references section above for vendor advisories and patch information. Affected products include: Avahi Avahi, Redhat Enterprise Linux.