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CVE-2010-2244

UnknownEPSS 2.64%

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CVE-2010-2244 is a vulnerability of currently unknown severity. The AvahiDnsPacket function in avahi-core/socket.c in avahi-daemon in Avahi 0.6.16 and 0.6.25 allows remote attackers to cause a denial of service (assertion failure and daemon exit) via a DNS packet with an invalid checksum followed by a DNS packet with a valid checksum, a different vulnerability than CVE-2008-5081.. EPSS estimates a 2.64% chance of exploitation in the next 30 days.

Description

The AvahiDnsPacket function in avahi-core/socket.c in avahi-daemon in Avahi 0.6.16 and 0.6.25 allows remote attackers to cause a denial of service (assertion failure and daemon exit) via a DNS packet with an invalid checksum followed by a DNS packet with a valid checksum, a different vulnerability than CVE-2008-5081.

Metrics

EPSS Probability
2.64%

83.6th percentile

Probability of exploitation in the next 30 days. Learn more

Affected Software

VendorProductVersions
AvahiAvahi0.6.16
AvahiAvahi0.6.25

References

Timeline

Published
Last Modified
Status
Modified

Frequently Asked Questions

What is CVE-2010-2244?
The AvahiDnsPacket function in avahi-core/socket.c in avahi-daemon in Avahi 0.6.16 and 0.6.25 allows remote attackers to cause a denial of service (assertion failure and daemon exit) via a DNS packet with an invalid checksum followed by a DNS packet with a valid checksum, a different vulnerability than CVE-2008-5081.
How severe is CVE-2010-2244?
Severity scoring for CVE-2010-2244 is pending analysis. The EPSS model estimates a 2.64% probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
How do I fix CVE-2010-2244?
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