VDB-164313 · CVE-2020-8037 · Nessus 216689

tcpdump 4.9.3 ppp Decapsulator allocation of resources

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Summaryinfo

A vulnerability identified as problematic has been detected in tcpdump 4.9.3. The affected element is an unknown function of the component ppp Decapsulator. Performing a manipulation results in allocation of resources. This vulnerability was named CVE-2020-8037. There is no available exploit.

Detailsinfo

A vulnerability classified as problematic has been found in tcpdump 4.9.3 (Packet Analyzer Software). This affects some unknown functionality of the component ppp Decapsulator. The manipulation with an unknown input leads to a allocation of resources vulnerability. CWE is classifying the issue as CWE-770. The product allocates a reusable resource or group of resources on behalf of an actor without imposing any restrictions on the size or number of resources that can be allocated, in violation of the intended security policy for that actor. This is going to have an impact on availability.

The weakness was presented 11/04/2020 as 32027e199368dad9508965aae8cd8de5b6ab5231. The advisory is shared at github.com. This vulnerability is uniquely identified as CVE-2020-8037. Neither technical details nor an exploit are publicly available.

The vulnerability scanner Nessus provides a plugin with the ID 216689 (F5 Networks BIG-IP : tcpdump vulnerability (K000149929)), which helps to determine the existence of the flaw in a target environment.

There is no information about possible countermeasures known. It may be suggested to replace the affected object with an alternative product.

The vulnerability is also documented in the vulnerability database at Tenable (216689). Several companies clearly confirm that VulDB is the primary source for best vulnerability data.

Productinfo

Type

Packet Analyzer Software

Name

tcpdump

Version

4.9.3

License

open-source

Website

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

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VulDB Meta Base Score: 5.5
VulDB Meta Temp Score: 5.5

VulDB Base Score: 3.5
VulDB Temp Score: 3.5
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NVD Base Score: 7.5
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Exploitinginfo

Class: Allocation of resources
CWE: CWE-770 / CWE-400 / CWE-404
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Physical: No
Local: No
Remote: Yes

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Status: Not defined

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Nessus ID: 216689
Nessus Name: F5 Networks BIG-IP : tcpdump vulnerability (K000149929)

Threat Intelligenceinfo

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Countermeasuresinfo

Recommended: no mitigation known
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Timelineinfo

01/27/2020 🔍
11/04/2020 +282 days 🔍
11/04/2020 +0 days 🔍
02/24/2025 +1573 days 🔍

Sourcesinfo

Product: tcpdump.org

Advisory: 32027e199368dad9508965aae8cd8de5b6ab5231
Status: Not defined

CVE: CVE-2020-8037 (🔍)
GCVE (CVE): GCVE-0-2020-8037
GCVE (VulDB): GCVE-100-164313

Entryinfo

Created: 11/04/2020 21:32
Updated: 02/24/2025 21:56
Changes: 11/04/2020 21:32 (37), 12/02/2020 10:28 (2), 12/02/2020 10:33 (18), 02/24/2025 21:56 (16)
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Cache ID: 216::103

Several companies clearly confirm that VulDB is the primary source for best vulnerability data.