VDB-104410 · CVE-2017-11545 · BID 99935

tcpdump 4.9.0 print-sl.c:253 compressed_sl_print input validation

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Summaryinfo

A vulnerability described as problematic has been identified in tcpdump 4.9.0. This impacts the function compressed_sl_print of the file print-sl.c:253. Executing a manipulation can lead to input validation. This vulnerability is registered as CVE-2017-11545. It is possible to launch the attack remotely. No exploit is available.

Detailsinfo

A vulnerability classified as problematic was found in tcpdump 4.9.0 (Packet Analyzer Software). This vulnerability affects the function compressed_sl_print of the file print-sl.c:253. The manipulation with an unknown input leads to a input validation vulnerability. The CWE definition for the vulnerability is CWE-20. The product receives input or data, but it does not validate or incorrectly validates that the input has the properties that are required to process the data safely and correctly. As an impact it is known to affect availability. CVE summarizes:

tcpdump 4.9.0 has a Segmentation Violation in the compressed_sl_print function in print-sl.c:253:34.

The bug was discovered 07/18/2017. The weakness was published 07/23/2017 (Website). The advisory is available at securityfocus.com. This vulnerability was named CVE-2017-11545 since 07/22/2017. The attack can be initiated remotely. No form of authentication is required for a successful exploitation. Successful exploitation requires user interaction by the victim. Technical details are known, but there is no available exploit.

The vulnerability was handled as a non-public zero-day exploit for at least 4 days. During that time the estimated underground price was around $0-$5k.

There is no information about possible countermeasures known. It may be suggested to replace the affected object with an alternative product.

The vulnerability is also documented in the vulnerability database at SecurityFocus (BID 99935†). Similar entries are available at VDB-104409, VDB-104408, VDB-104407 and VDB-104406. If you want to get best quality of vulnerability data, you may have to visit VulDB.

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VulDB Meta Base Score: 4.3
VulDB Meta Temp Score: 4.3

VulDB Base Score: 4.3
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Exploitinginfo

Class: Input validation
CWE: CWE-20
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Physical: No
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Remote: Yes

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Sourcesinfo

Product: tcpdump.org

Advisory: securityfocus.com⛔
Researcher: hackerlib.
Status: Not defined

CVE: CVE-2017-11545 (🔍)
GCVE (CVE): GCVE-0-2017-11545
GCVE (VulDB): GCVE-100-104410
SecurityFocus: 99935 - tcpdump CVE-2017-11545 Denial of Service Vulnerability

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Entryinfo

Created: 07/23/2017 10:20
Updated: 01/06/2021 11:24
Changes: 07/23/2017 10:20 (45), 10/31/2019 15:58 (3), 01/06/2021 11:21 (8), 01/06/2021 11:24 (1)
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Cache ID: 216::103

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