CVE-2006-5461

CVE-2006-5461 is a low-severity vulnerability in Avahi with a CVSS 2.0 base score of 2.1. It is not currently listed as actively exploited by CISA, and its EPSS exploit-prediction score is low.

Key facts

Description

Avahi before 0.6.15 does not verify the sender identity of netlink messages to ensure that they come from the kernel instead of another process, which allows local users to spoof network changes to Avahi.

Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2006-5461?
Avahi before 0.6.15 does not verify the sender identity of netlink messages to ensure that they come from the kernel instead of another process, which allows local users to spoof network changes to Avahi.
How severe is CVE-2006-5461?
CVE-2006-5461 has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 2.1, rated low severity.
Is CVE-2006-5461 being actively exploited?
It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 0% (32nd percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
What products are affected by CVE-2006-5461?
CVE-2006-5461 affects Avahi. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.
How do I fix CVE-2006-5461?
Review the linked vendor and NVD advisories for patched versions and mitigations, then upgrade or apply the recommended workaround.
When was CVE-2006-5461 published?
CVE-2006-5461 was published on 2006-11-14 and last updated on 2026-06-16.

References

Affected products (1)

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