CVE-2023-38471

Summary

CVE-2023-38471 is a recently disclosed vulnerability that affects the Avahi software. Specifically, a reachable assertion was identified in the dbus_set_host_name function. This issue may allow an attacker to execute arbitrary code on an affected system if they can manipulate Avahi to trigger the assertion. This vulnerability poses a significant risk to systems running Avahi and could lead to serious consequences, including unauthorized access and data breaches. It is strongly recommended that users apply the available patches to mitigate this risk.

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