SB2019100323 - Input validation error in libpcap (Alpine package)
Published: October 3, 2019
Security Bulletin ID
SB2019100323
Severity
Low
Patch available
YES
Number of vulnerabilities
1
Exploitation vector
Remote access
Highest impact
Information disclosure
Breakdown by Severity
- Low
- Medium
- High
- Critical
Description
This security bulletin contains information about 1 security vulnerability.
1) Input validation error (CVE-ID: CVE-2019-15161)
The vulnerability allows a remote attacker to gain access to sensitive information.
The vulnerability exists due to insufficient validation of user-supplied input within the rpcapd/daemon.c in libpcap. A remote attacker can send specially crafted request to the application and gain access to sensitive information.
Remediation
Install update from vendor's website.