Avahi netlink security bypass

avahi-netlink-security-bypass (30207) The risk level is classified as MediumMedium Risk

Description:

Avahi could allow a local attacker to bypass security restrictions, caused by improper validation of netlink messages. An attacker could exploit this vulnerability to bypass security by tricking Avahi into responding to network changes that did not occur.

Platforms Affected:

  • Avahi Team, Avahi prior to 0.6.15
  • Canonical, Ubuntu 5.10
  • Canonical, Ubuntu 6.06 LTS
  • Canonical, Ubuntu 6.10
  • Gentoo, Linux
  • MandrakeSoft, Mandrake Linux 2007 X86_64
  • MandrakeSoft, Mandrake Linux 2007

Remedy:

Upgrade to the latest version of Avahi (0.6.15 or later), available from the Avahi Web site. See References.

Consequences:

Bypass Security

References:

Reported:

Nov 13, 2006

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