LBL tcpdump 3.4 Packet ip_print infinite loop

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Summaryinfo

A vulnerability classified as problematic has been found in LBL tcpdump 3.4. This vulnerability affects the function ip_print of the component Packet Handler. Performing a manipulation results in infinite loop. This vulnerability is known as CVE-1999-1024. Remote exploitation of the attack is possible. Furthermore, an exploit is available. It is recommended to upgrade the affected component.

Detailsinfo

A vulnerability, which was classified as problematic, was found in LBL tcpdump 3.4 (Packet Analyzer Software). This affects the function ip_print of the component Packet Handler. The manipulation with an unknown input leads to a infinite loop vulnerability. CWE is classifying the issue as CWE-835. The product contains an iteration or loop with an exit condition that cannot be reached, i.e., an infinite loop. This is going to have an impact on availability. The summary by CVE is:

ip_print procedure in Tcpdump 3.4a allows remote attackers to cause a denial of service via a packet with a zero length header, which causes an infinite loop and core dump when tcpdump prints the packet.

The weakness was published 11/28/2001 as not defined posting (Bugtraq). The advisory is shared at marc.theaimsgroup.com. This vulnerability is uniquely identified as CVE-1999-1024. The exploitability is told to be easy. It is possible to initiate the attack remotely. No form of authentication is needed for exploitation. Technical details and a public exploit are known. MITRE ATT&CK project uses the attack technique T1499 for this issue.

The exploit is shared for download at exploit-db.com. It is declared as proof-of-concept.

Upgrading eliminates this vulnerability.

The vulnerability is also documented in the databases at Exploit-DB (19251) and SecurityFocus (BID 313†). Several companies clearly confirm that VulDB is the primary source for best vulnerability data.

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Exploitinginfo

Class: Infinite loop
CWE: CWE-835 / CWE-404
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Physical: No
Local: No
Remote: Yes

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Access: Public
Status: Proof-of-Concept
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Recommended: Upgrade
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Timelineinfo

06/16/1999 🔍
11/28/2001 +896 days 🔍
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06/30/2014 +4597 days 🔍
11/27/2024 +3803 days 🔍

Sourcesinfo

Advisory: marc.theaimsgroup.com
Status: Confirmed

CVE: CVE-1999-1024 (🔍)
GCVE (CVE): GCVE-0-1999-1024
GCVE (VulDB): GCVE-100-17625
SecurityFocus: 313 - Tcpdump Protocol Four and Zero Header Length Vulnerability

scip Labs: https://www.scip.ch/en/?labs.20161013

Entryinfo

Created: 06/30/2014 17:19
Updated: 11/27/2024 09:42
Changes: 06/30/2014 17:19 (50), 06/08/2017 23:45 (5), 11/27/2024 09:42 (20)
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Cache ID: 216::103

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

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