Improper input validation in Tcpdump - CVE-2015-2155
Published: August 3, 2017
Vulnerability identifier: #VU7686
CSH Severity: High
CVSS v4.0: CVSS:4.0/AV:N/AC:L/AT:N/PR:N/UI:N/VC:H/VI:H/VA:H/SC:N/SI:N/SA:N/E:U/U:Amber
CVE-ID: CVE-2015-2155
CWE-ID: CWE-20
Exploitation vector: Remote access
Exploit availability:
No public exploit available
Vendor: Tcpdump.org
Affected software:
Tcpdump
Tcpdump
Detailed vulnerability description
The vulnerability allows a remote attacker to execute arbitrary code.
The weakness exists due to an error in the Force printer. A remote attacker can send a specially crafted request and execute arbitrary code on the target system.
Successful exploitation of the vulnerability may result in system compromise.
The weakness exists due to an error in the Force printer. A remote attacker can send a specially crafted request and execute arbitrary code on the target system.
Successful exploitation of the vulnerability may result in system compromise.
How to mitigate CVE-2015-2155
Update to version 4.7.2 or later.