CVE-2025-59529

A flaw was found in avahi. The simple protocol server ignores the documented client limit and accepts unlimited connections, allowing for easy local Denial of Service.

Moderate: This flaw in the Avahi simple protocol server allows a local attacker to exhaust system resources by establishing an unlimited number of connections, leading to a denial of service. This impact is confined to systems where Avahi is active and accessible to local users.

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Mitigation for this issue is either not available or the currently available options do not meet the Red Hat Product Security criteria comprising ease of use and deployment, applicability to widespread installation base or stability.