CVE-2023-38470 MEDIUM

CVE-2023-38470: Reachable assertion in avahi_escape_label

Vendor N/A
Product avahi
Weakness CWE-617
Published November 2, 2023
Last update November 3, 2025

CVSS base score

6.2/10
Attack vector Local
Attack complexity Low
Privileges required None
User interaction None
Confidentiality None
Integrity None

CVSS vector

CVSS:3.1/AV:L/AC:L/PR:N/UI:N/S:U/C:N/I:N/A:H

What the vulnerability does

01Description

A vulnerability was found in Avahi. A reachable assertion exists in the avahi_escape_label() function.

Key dates

02Disclosure timeline

November 2, 2023 CVE published
November 3, 2025 Record updated