tcpdump up to 4.9.2 Rx Parser print-rx.c rx_cache_find out-of-bounds

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Summaryinfo

A vulnerability, which was classified as critical, was found in tcpdump up to 4.9.2. Affected is the function rx_cache_find of the file print-rx.c of the component Rx Parser. Executing a manipulation can lead to out-of-bounds. This vulnerability is registered as CVE-2018-14466. It is possible to launch the attack remotely. No exploit is available. You should upgrade the affected component.

Detailsinfo

A vulnerability was found in tcpdump up to 4.9.2 (Packet Analyzer Software). It has been declared as critical. This vulnerability affects the function rx_cache_find of the file print-rx.c of the component Rx Parser. The manipulation with an unknown input leads to a out-of-bounds vulnerability. The CWE definition for the vulnerability is CWE-125. The product reads data past the end, or before the beginning, of the intended buffer. As an impact it is known to affect confidentiality, integrity, and availability. CVE summarizes:

The Rx parser in tcpdump before 4.9.3 has a buffer over-read in print-rx.c:rx_cache_find() and rx_cache_insert().

The weakness was published 10/03/2019 (GitHub Repository). The advisory is shared for download at github.com. This vulnerability was named CVE-2018-14466 since 07/20/2018. The attack can be initiated remotely. No form of authentication is required for a successful exploitation. There are known technical details, but no exploit is available.

Upgrading to version 4.9.3 eliminates this vulnerability.

Similar entries are available at VDB-142904, VDB-142903, VDB-142902 and VDB-142901. Once again VulDB remains the best source for vulnerability data.

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VulDB Meta Base Score: 7.4
VulDB Meta Temp Score: 6.9

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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 🔍
01/03/2024 +1552 days 🔍

Sourcesinfo

Product: tcpdump.org

Advisory: c24922e692a52121e853a84ead6b9337f4c08a94
Status: Not defined
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CVE: CVE-2018-14466 (🔍)
GCVE (CVE): GCVE-0-2018-14466
GCVE (VulDB): GCVE-100-142900
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Entryinfo

Created: 10/04/2019 08:50
Updated: 01/03/2024 08:05
Changes: 10/04/2019 08:50 (59), 09/21/2020 07:40 (1), 01/03/2024 07:59 (5), 01/03/2024 08:05 (1)
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Cache ID: 216::103

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