Avahi: Buffer overflow enables denial-of-service and code execution attacks

A buffer overflow flaw in Avahi, via Resource Records names, enables denial-of-service attacks.

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Attackers could also execute malicious code on vulnerable systems.

A patch is available for affected versions of the service discovery software.

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