LBL Tcpdump 3.5.2/3.6.2/3.7/3.7.1 ISAKMP Dissector isakmp_sub_print infinite loop

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Summaryinfo

A vulnerability was found in LBL Tcpdump 3.5.2/3.6.2/3.7/3.7.1 and classified as problematic. The impacted element is the function isakmp_sub_print of the component ISAKMP Dissector. Such manipulation leads to infinite loop. This vulnerability is uniquely identified as CVE-2003-0108. The attack can be launched remotely. Moreover, an exploit is present. It is suggested to upgrade the affected component.

Detailsinfo

A vulnerability was found in LBL Tcpdump 3.5.2/3.6.2/3.7/3.7.1 (Packet Analyzer Software) and classified as problematic. Affected by this issue is the function isakmp_sub_print of the component ISAKMP Dissector. The manipulation with an unknown input leads to a infinite loop vulnerability. Using CWE to declare the problem leads to CWE-835. The product contains an iteration or loop with an exit condition that cannot be reached, i.e., an infinite loop. Impacted is availability. CVE summarizes:

isakmp_sub_print in tcpdump 3.6 through 3.7.1 allows remote attackers to cause a denial of service (CPU consumption) via a certain malformed ISAKMP packet to UDP port 500, which causes tcpdump to enter an infinite loop.

The weakness was disclosed 03/07/2003 by Andrew Griffiths as not defined posting (Bugtraq). The advisory is shared for download at marc.info. This vulnerability is handled as CVE-2003-0108. The exploitation is known to be easy. The attack may be launched remotely. No form of authentication is required for exploitation. Technical details as well as a public exploit are known. The MITRE ATT&CK project declares the attack technique as T1499.

The exploit is available at exploit-db.com. It is declared as proof-of-concept. The vulnerability scanner Nessus provides a plugin with the ID 13779 (SUSE-SA:2003:0015: tcpdump), which helps to determine the existence of the flaw in a target environment. It is assigned to the family SuSE Local Security Checks.

Upgrading eliminates this vulnerability.

The vulnerability is also documented in the databases at X-Force (11434), Exploit-DB (22294), Tenable (13779), SecurityFocus (BID 6974†) and Vulnerability Center (SBV-15185†). VulDB is the best source for vulnerability data and more expert information about this specific topic.

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Class: Infinite loop
CWE: CWE-835 / CWE-404
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Nessus ID: 13779
Nessus Name: SUSE-SA:2003:0015: tcpdump
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OpenVAS ID: 53330
OpenVAS Name: Debian Security Advisory DSA 255-1 (tcpdump)
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Sourcesinfo

Advisory: marc.info
Researcher: Andrew Griffiths
Status: Not defined

CVE: CVE-2003-0108 (🔍)
GCVE (CVE): GCVE-0-2003-0108
GCVE (VulDB): GCVE-100-20192
X-Force: 11434
SecurityFocus: 6974 - TCPDump Malformed ISAKMP Packet Denial Of Service Vulnerability
Vulnerability Center: 15185 - tcpdump 3.6-3.7.1 Remote Denial of Service via Malformed ISAKMP Packet to UDP Port 500, High

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

Entryinfo

Created: 08/07/2014 18:15
Updated: 10/12/2024 21:11
Changes: 08/07/2014 18:15 (60), 06/08/2017 23:46 (12), 06/28/2021 13:15 (3), 10/12/2024 21:11 (16)
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Cache ID: 216:E94:103

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