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CVE-2008-5081

MediumPublished

The originates_from_local_legacy_unicast_socket function (avahi-core/server.c) in avahi-daemon in Avahi before 0.6.24 allows remote attackers to cause a...

Published: Dec 17, 2008
Updated: Aug 7, 2024
Assigning CNA: redhat
Evidence observed: Dec 19, 2008

Primary CVSS

5.0/ 10Medium

nvd · CVSS 2.0

AV:N/AC:L/Au:N/C:N/I:N/A:P

EPSS probability estimate

59.2%

High · next 30 days

Percentile: 99.1%
Model date: Sep 21, 2026

EPSS is a statistical estimate, not a certainty or a measure of impact. Combine it with CVSS, KEV status, exposure and your environment.

Summary

The originates_from_local_legacy_unicast_socket function (avahi-core/server.c) in avahi-daemon in Avahi before 0.6.24 allows remote attackers to cause a denial of service (crash) via a crafted mDNS packet with a source port of 0, which triggers an assertion failure.

Sources

Avahi < 0.6.24 - mDNS Daemon Remote Denial of ServiceExploit
Jon Oberheide · multiple · Dec 19, 2008

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