Buffer Overflow Vulnerability in Avahi from Open Source Developer
CVE-2006-2289
Currently unrated
What is CVE-2006-2289?
The Avahi service is vulnerable to a buffer overflow issue that affects local users, enabling them to potentially execute arbitrary code through unspecified vectors. This vulnerability exists in avahi-core and poses significant risks if exploited. It is essential for users and administrators to update to version 0.6.10 or later to mitigate this security concern. Adequate steps should be taken to assess and strengthen system defenses against such local vulnerabilities.