tcpdump up to 4.9.2 OSPFv3 Parser print-ospf6.c ospf6_print_lshdr out-of-bounds
| CVSS Meta Temp Score | Current Exploit Price (≈) | CTI Interest Score |
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Summary
A vulnerability categorized as critical has been discovered in tcpdump up to 4.9.2. Impacted is the function ospf6_print_lshdr of the file print-ospf6.c of the component OSPFv3 Parser. Executing a manipulation can lead to out-of-bounds.
This vulnerability is handled as CVE-2018-14880. The attack can be executed remotely. There is not any exploit available.
It is advisable to upgrade the affected component.
Details
A vulnerability has been found in tcpdump up to 4.9.2 (Packet Analyzer Software) and classified as critical. This vulnerability affects the function ospf6_print_lshdr of the file print-ospf6.c of the component OSPFv3 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 OSPFv3 parser in tcpdump before 4.9.3 has a buffer over-read in print-ospf6.c:ospf6_print_lshdr().
The weakness was released 10/03/2019 (GitHub Repository). The advisory is available at github.com. This vulnerability was named CVE-2018-14880 since 08/03/2018. The exploitation appears to be easy. The attack can be initiated remotely. No form of authentication is required for a successful exploitation. Technical details are known, but there is no available exploit.
Upgrading to version 4.9.3 eliminates this vulnerability.
Entries connected to this vulnerability are available at VDB-142910, VDB-142909, VDB-142908 and VDB-142907. If you want to get best quality of vulnerability data, you may have to visit VulDB.
Product
Type
Name
Version
License
Website
- Product: https://www.tcpdump.org/
CPE 2.3
CPE 2.2
CVSSv4
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CVSSv3
VulDB Meta Base Score: 7.4VulDB Meta Temp Score: 6.9
VulDB Base Score: 7.3
VulDB Temp Score: 6.4
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NVD Base Score: 7.5
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CVSSv2
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Exploiting
Class: Out-of-boundsCWE: CWE-125 / CWE-119
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Physical: No
Local: No
Remote: Yes
Availability: 🔍
Status: Not defined
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Threat Intelligence
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Countermeasures
Recommended: UpgradeStatus: 🔍
0-Day Time: 🔍
Upgrade: tcpdump 4.9.3
Patch: github.com
Timeline
08/03/2018 🔍10/03/2019 🔍
10/04/2019 🔍
01/03/2024 🔍
Sources
Product: tcpdump.orgAdvisory: K56551263
Status: Not defined
Confirmation: 🔍
CVE: CVE-2018-14880 (🔍)
GCVE (CVE): GCVE-0-2018-14880
GCVE (VulDB): GCVE-100-142906
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Entry
Created: 10/04/2019 08:57Updated: 01/03/2024 08:34
Changes: 10/04/2019 08:57 (59), 09/21/2020 08:54 (1), 01/03/2024 08:29 (5), 01/03/2024 08:34 (1)
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Cache ID: 216::103
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