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CVE-2008-5081

UnknownEPSS 59.22%

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CVE-2008-5081 is a vulnerability of currently unknown severity. 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.. EPSS estimates a 59.22% chance of exploitation in the next 30 days.

Description

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.

Metrics

EPSS Probability
59.22%

99.0th percentile

Probability of exploitation in the next 30 days. Learn more

Weakness Enumeration

Affected Software

VendorProductVersions
AvahiAvahi<= 0.6.23
AvahiAvahi0.1
AvahiAvahi0.2
AvahiAvahi0.3
AvahiAvahi0.4
AvahiAvahi0.5
AvahiAvahi0.5.1
AvahiAvahi0.5.2
AvahiAvahi0.6.1
AvahiAvahi0.6.2
AvahiAvahi0.6.3
AvahiAvahi0.6.4
AvahiAvahi0.6.5
AvahiAvahi0.6.6
AvahiAvahi0.6.7
AvahiAvahi0.6.8
AvahiAvahi0.6.9
AvahiAvahi0.6.10
AvahiAvahi0.6.11
AvahiAvahi0.6.12
AvahiAvahi0.6.13
AvahiAvahi0.6.14
AvahiAvahi0.6.15
AvahiAvahi0.6.16
AvahiAvahi0.6.17
AvahiAvahi0.6.18
AvahiAvahi0.6.19
AvahiAvahi0.6.20
AvahiAvahi0.6.21
AvahiAvahi0.6.22

References

Timeline

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Last Modified
Status
Modified

Frequently Asked Questions

What is CVE-2008-5081?
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.
How severe is CVE-2008-5081?
Severity scoring for CVE-2008-5081 is pending analysis. The EPSS model estimates a 59.22% probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
How do I fix CVE-2008-5081?
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.

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Source: NVD / NIST