VDB-106674 · CVE-2017-13690 · Nessus 103257

tcpdump up to 4.9.1 IKEv2 Parser print-isakmp.c memory corruption

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Summaryinfo

A vulnerability categorized as critical has been discovered in tcpdump up to 4.9.1. The impacted element is an unknown function of the file print-isakmp.c of the component IKEv2 Parser. The manipulation results in memory corruption. This vulnerability is cataloged as CVE-2017-13690. The attack may be launched remotely. There is no exploit available. It is advisable to upgrade the affected component.

Detailsinfo

A vulnerability was found in tcpdump up to 4.9.1 (Packet Analyzer Software). It has been classified as critical. Affected is an unknown functionality of the file print-isakmp.c of the component IKEv2 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. CVE summarizes:

The IKEv2 parser in tcpdump before 4.9.2 has a buffer over-read in print-isakmp.c, several functions.

The bug was discovered 09/11/2017. The weakness was shared 09/14/2017 (Website). The advisory is available at securitytracker.com. This vulnerability is traded as CVE-2017-13690 since 08/25/2017. It is possible to launch the attack remotely. The exploitation doesn't require any form of authentication. 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 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 related to this item. If you want to get best quality of vulnerability data, you may have to visit VulDB.

Productinfo

Type

Packet Analyzer Software

Name

tcpdump

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License

open-source

Website

Product: https://www.tcpdump.org/

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VulDB Meta Temp Score: 7.9

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Class: Memory corruption
CWE: CWE-119
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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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Recommended: Upgrade
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Upgrade: tcpdump 4.9.2
Patch: github.com

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08/25/2017 🔍
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