Unscored severity · published Dec 31, 2006
CVE-2006-6870
The consume_labels function in avahi-core/dns.c in Avahi before 0.6.16 allows remote attackers to cause a denial of service (infinite loop) via a crafted compressed DNS response…
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CVSS
2.4%
EPSS
No
On KEV
Description
The consume_labels function in avahi-core/dns.c in Avahi before 0.6.16 allows remote attackers to cause a denial of service (infinite loop) via a crafted compressed DNS response with a label that points to itself.
Exploitation
Is it being used?
Exploit prediction (EPSS)2.4% · higher than 84% of CVEs
Exploited in the wildNo evidence yet
CISA KEVNot listed
Ransomware campaign useNot known
Affected products
Which versions
AV
Avahi · Avahi
0.6.7; 0.6.8; 0.6.9; 0.6.10; 0.6.11; 0.6.12; +3 more · source: NVD
References
NVD
https://nvd.nist.gov/vuln/detail/CVE-2006-6870
CVE.org
https://www.cve.org/CVERecord?id=CVE-2006-6870
fedoranews.org
http://fedoranews.org/cms/node/2362
fedoranews.org
http://fedoranews.org/cms/node/2408
secunia.com
http://secunia.com/advisories/23628
secunia.com
http://secunia.com/advisories/23644
secunia.com
http://secunia.com/advisories/23660
secunia.com
http://secunia.com/advisories/23673
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