Unscored severity · published Dec 17, 2008
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)…
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CVSS
59.2%
EPSS
No
On KEV
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.
Exploitation
Is it being used?
Exploit prediction (EPSS)59.2% · higher than 99% of CVEs
Exploited in the wildNo evidence yet
CISA KEVNot listed
Ransomware campaign useNot known
Affected products
Which versions
AV
Avahi · Avahi
through 0.6.23; 0.1; 0.2; 0.3; 0.4; 0.5; +24 more · source: NVD
References
NVD
https://nvd.nist.gov/vuln/detail/CVE-2008-5081
CVE.org
https://www.cve.org/CVERecord?id=CVE-2008-5081
avahi.org
http://avahi.org/milestone/Avahi%200.6.24
lists.opensuse.org
http://lists.opensuse.org/opensuse-security-announce/2009-02/msg00000.html
secunia.com
http://secunia.com/advisories/33153
secunia.com
http://secunia.com/advisories/33220
secunia.com
http://secunia.com/advisories/33279
secunia.com
http://secunia.com/advisories/33475
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