SB2017072611 - Arch Linux update for tcpdump



SB2017072611 - Arch Linux update for tcpdump

Published: July 26, 2017 Updated: April 24, 2025

Security Bulletin ID SB2017072611
CSH Severity
Low
Patch available
YES
Number of vulnerabilities 3
Exploitation vector Remote access
Highest impact Code execution

Breakdown by Severity

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Description

This security bulletin contains information about 3 vulnerabilities.


1) Buffer over-read (CVE-ID: CVE-2017-11541)

The vulnerability allows a remote attacker to obtain potentially sensitive information.

The weakness exists due to buffer over-read in the safeputs component. A remote attacker can send a specially crafted request and retrieve arbitrary files on the system.

2) Buffer over-read (CVE-ID: CVE-2017-11542)

The vulnerability allows a remote attacker to obtain potentially sensitive information.

The weakness exists due to buffer over-read in the PIMv1 component. A remote attacker can send a specially crafted request and retrieve arbitrary files on the system.

3) Buffer overflow (CVE-ID: CVE-2017-11543)

The vulnerability allows a remote attacker to cause DoS condition or execute arbitrary code on the target system.

The weakness exists due to boundary error in the sliplink_print function in print-sl.c. A remote attacker can send specially crafted data, trigger buffer overflow and cause the application to crash or execute arbitrary code.

Successful exploitation of the vulnerability may result in system compromise.

Remediation

Install update from vendor's website.