CVE-2023-38472
MEDIUMCVSS 5.5/10EPSS 0.31%
Last modified
CVE-2023-38472 is a medium-severity vulnerability rated 5.5/10 on the CVSS scale. A vulnerability was found in Avahi. A reachable assertion exists in the avahi_rdata_parse() function.. EPSS estimates a 0.31% chance of exploitation in the next 30 days.
Description
A vulnerability was found in Avahi. A reachable assertion exists in the avahi_rdata_parse() function.
Metrics
CVSS:3.1/AV:L/AC:L/PR:L/UI:N/S:U/C:N/I:N/A:H
Weakness Enumeration
Affected Software
| Vendor | Product | Versions |
|---|---|---|
| Avahi | Avahi | < 0.9 |
| Redhat | Enterprise Linux | 8.0 |
| Redhat | Enterprise Linux | 9.0 |
References
- https://access.redhat.com/security/cve/CVE-2023-38472Third Party Advisory
- https://bugzilla.redhat.com/show_bug.cgi?id=2191692Issue Tracking, Third Party Advisory
- https://access.redhat.com/security/cve/CVE-2023-38472Third Party Advisory
- https://bugzilla.redhat.com/show_bug.cgi?id=2191692Issue Tracking, Third Party Advisory
Timeline
- Published
- Last Modified
- Status
- Modified
Frequently Asked Questions
What is CVE-2023-38472?
A vulnerability was found in Avahi. A reachable assertion exists in the avahi_rdata_parse() function.
How severe is CVE-2023-38472?
CVE-2023-38472 has a CVSS score of 5.5/10 (MEDIUM severity). The EPSS model estimates a 0.31% probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
How do I fix CVE-2023-38472?
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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