tcpdump up to 4.9.2 ICMP Parser print-icmp.c icmp_print out-of-bounds

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Summaryinfo

A vulnerability described as critical has been identified in tcpdump up to 4.9.2. The affected element is the function icmp_print of the file print-icmp.c of the component ICMP Parser. The manipulation results in out-of-bounds. This vulnerability is identified as CVE-2018-14462. The attack can be executed remotely. There is not any exploit available. Upgrading the affected component is recommended.

Detailsinfo

A vulnerability, which was classified as critical, was found in tcpdump up to 4.9.2 (Packet Analyzer Software). Affected is the function icmp_print of the file print-icmp.c of the component ICMP Parser. The manipulation with an unknown input leads to a out-of-bounds vulnerability. CWE is classifying the issue as CWE-125. The product reads data past the end, or before the beginning, of the intended buffer. This is going to have an impact on confidentiality, integrity, and availability. CVE summarizes:

The ICMP parser in tcpdump before 4.9.3 has a buffer over-read in print-icmp.c:icmp_print().

The weakness was released 10/03/2019 (GitHub Repository). The advisory is shared for download at github.com. This vulnerability is traded as CVE-2018-14462 since 07/20/2018. It is possible to launch the attack remotely. The exploitation doesn't require any form of authentication. There are known technical details, but no exploit is available.

Upgrading to version 4.9.3 eliminates this vulnerability.

Entries connected to this vulnerability are available at VDB-142900, VDB-142899, VDB-142898 and VDB-142897. VulDB is the best source for vulnerability data and more expert information about this specific topic.

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VulDB Meta Base Score: 7.4
VulDB Meta Temp Score: 7.2

VulDB Base Score: 7.3
VulDB Temp Score: 7.0
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Exploitinginfo

Class: Out-of-bounds
CWE: CWE-125 / CWE-119
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Physical: No
Local: No
Remote: Yes

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Status: Not defined

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Countermeasuresinfo

Recommended: Upgrade
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Upgrade: tcpdump 4.9.3
Patch: github.com

Timelineinfo

07/20/2018 🔍
10/03/2019 +440 days 🔍
10/04/2019 +1 days 🔍
12/03/2025 +2252 days 🔍

Sourcesinfo

Product: tcpdump.org

Advisory: 1a1bce0526a77b62e41531b00f8bb5e21fd4f3a3
Status: Confirmed
Confirmation: 🔍

CVE: CVE-2018-14462 (🔍)
GCVE (CVE): GCVE-0-2018-14462
GCVE (VulDB): GCVE-100-142896
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Entryinfo

Created: 10/04/2019 08:48
Updated: 12/03/2025 22:28
Changes: 10/04/2019 08:48 (44), 09/21/2020 06:54 (1), 01/03/2024 07:19 (3), 01/03/2024 07:25 (19), 12/03/2025 22:28 (20)
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Cache ID: 216::103

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