CVE-2006-2288

Name: CVE-2006-2288
Creator: NVD / NIST
Published: 2006-05-10T02:14:00+00:00
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/zero/1.0/

UnknownEPSS 0.34%

Last modified Jun 16, 2026

CVE-2006-2288 is a vulnerability of currently unknown severity. Avahi before 0.6.10 allows local users to cause a denial of service (mDNS/DNS-SD service disconnect) via unspecified mDNS name conflicts.. EPSS estimates a 0.34% chance of exploitation in the next 30 days.

Description

Avahi before 0.6.10 allows local users to cause a denial of service (mDNS/DNS-SD service disconnect) via unspecified mDNS name conflicts.

Metrics

EPSS Probability

0.34%

25.8th percentile

Probability of exploitation in the next 30 days. Learn more

Affected Software

Vendor	Product	Versions
Avahi	Avahi	0.6.7
Avahi	Avahi	0.6.8
Avahi	Avahi	0.6.9

References

Timeline

Published: May 10, 2006
Last Modified: Jun 16, 2026
Status: Modified

Frequently Asked Questions

What is CVE-2006-2288?

Avahi before 0.6.10 allows local users to cause a denial of service (mDNS/DNS-SD service disconnect) via unspecified mDNS name conflicts.

How severe is CVE-2006-2288?

Severity scoring for CVE-2006-2288 is pending analysis. The EPSS model estimates a 0.34% probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

How do I fix CVE-2006-2288?

Check the vendor references and advisories linked above for patched versions and mitigation guidance. You can also run a Strix scan to test if your systems are affected.

Are you affected by CVE-2006-2288?

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Source: NVD / NIST