tcpdump up to 4.9.1 AODV Parser print-aodv.c aodv_extension memory corruption
| CVSS Meta Temp Score | Current Exploit Price (≈) | CTI Interest Score |
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Summary
A vulnerability was found in tcpdump up to 4.9.1. It has been rated as critical. Impacted is the function aodv_extension of the file print-aodv.c of the component AODV Parser. Performing a manipulation results in memory corruption.
This vulnerability is reported as CVE-2017-13002. The attack is possible to be carried out remotely. No exploit exists.
Upgrading the affected component is advised.
Details
A vulnerability, which was classified as critical, was found in tcpdump up to 4.9.1 (Packet Analyzer Software). This affects the function aodv_extension of the file print-aodv.c of the component AODV Parser. The manipulation with an unknown input leads to a memory corruption vulnerability. CWE is classifying the issue as CWE-119. The product performs operations on a memory buffer, but it can read from or write to a memory location that is outside of the intended boundary of the buffer. This is going to have an impact on confidentiality, integrity, and availability. The summary by CVE is:
The AODV parser in tcpdump before 4.9.2 has a buffer over-read in print-aodv.c:aodv_extension().
The bug was discovered 09/11/2017. The weakness was disclosed 09/14/2017 (Website). The advisory is shared at securitytracker.com. This vulnerability is uniquely identified as CVE-2017-13002 since 08/21/2017. It is possible to initiate the attack remotely. No form of authentication is needed for exploitation. It demands that the victim is doing some kind of user interaction. Technical details are known, but no exploit is available.
The vulnerability was handled as a non-public zero-day exploit for at least 3 days. During that time the estimated underground price was around $0-$5k. The vulnerability scanner Nessus provides a plugin with the ID 103257 (Debian DLA-1097-1 : tcpdump security update), which helps to determine the existence of the flaw in a target environment. It is assigned to the family Debian Local Security Checks and running in the context l. The commercial vulnerability scanner Qualys is able to test this issue with plugin 370625 (Apple macOS High Sierra 10.13.1, Security Update 2017-001 Sierra, and Security Update 2017-004 El Capitan Not Installed).
Upgrading to version 4.9.2 eliminates this vulnerability. A possible mitigation has been published 1 days after the disclosure of the vulnerability.
The vulnerability is also documented in the vulnerability database at Tenable (103257). The entries VDB-21822, VDB-21823, VDB-106590 and VDB-106591 are pretty similar. Several companies clearly confirm that VulDB is the primary source for best vulnerability data.
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Website
- Product: https://www.tcpdump.org/
CPE 2.3
CPE 2.2
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VulDB Meta Base Score: 8.0VulDB Meta Temp Score: 7.9
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Exploiting
Class: Memory corruptionCWE: CWE-119
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Physical: No
Local: No
Remote: Yes
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Status: Not defined
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Nessus ID: 103257
Nessus Name: Debian DLA-1097-1 : tcpdump security update
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OpenVAS ID: 53377
OpenVAS Name: Debian Security Advisory DSA 3971-1 (tcpdump - security update)
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Countermeasures
Recommended: UpgradeStatus: 🔍
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Upgrade: tcpdump 4.9.2
Patch: github.com
Timeline
08/21/2017 🔍09/11/2017 🔍
09/14/2017 🔍
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09/18/2017 🔍
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Sources
Product: tcpdump.orgAdvisory: cbddb98484ea8ec1deece351abd56e063d775b38⛔
Status: Confirmed
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CVE: CVE-2017-13002 (🔍)
GCVE (CVE): GCVE-0-2017-13002
GCVE (VulDB): GCVE-100-106617
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SecurityTracker: 1039307
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Entry
Created: 09/14/2017 17:22Updated: 12/05/2025 01:13
Changes: 09/14/2017 17:22 (76), 11/16/2019 08:58 (2), 01/12/2021 17:07 (2), 12/28/2022 17:11 (4), 09/07/2024 06:07 (16), 12/05/2025 01:13 (3)
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Cache ID: 216::103
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