CVE-2006-6870

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.

How to fix CVE-2006-6870

To remediate CVE-2006-6870, upgrade the affected package to a fixed version below.

• Debian/avahi—upgrade to 0.6.16-1 or later

Is CVE-2006-6870 being exploited?

Moderate — EPSS is 5.9%. Track this CVE but it's not at the top of the prioritisation list.

Affected packages (1)

• from 0, < 0.6.16-1

References (1)

• ADVISORYsecurity-tracker.debian.org/tracker/CVE-2006-6870