CVE-2023-38470

Summary

CVE-2023-38470 is a newly discovered vulnerability affecting Avahi, a zero-configuration networking system. The issue lies within the avahi_escape_label() function, where a reachable assertion has been identified. This assertion can be bypassed under certain conditions, potentially leading to unintended function behavior or memory corruption. Exploitation of this vulnerability could result in denial-of-service attacks or code injection, posing a significant threat to systems using Avahi. It is recommended that users apply the necessary patches or updates to mitigate this risk.

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