#VU8367 Buffer over-read in Tcpdump - CVE-2017-12993
Published: September 13, 2017
Vulnerability identifier: #VU8367
Vulnerability risk: Low
CVSSv4.0: CVSS:4.0/AV:N/AC:L/AT:N/PR:N/UI:N/VC:L/VI:N/VA:N/SC:N/SI:N/SA:N/E:U/U:Clear
CVE-ID: CVE-2017-12993
CWE-ID: CWE-126
Exploitation vector: Remote access
Exploit availability:
No public exploit available
Vulnerable software:
Tcpdump
Tcpdump
Software vendor:
Tcpdump.org
Tcpdump.org
Description
The vulnerability allows a remote attacker to obtain potentially sensitive information.
The weakness exists due to buffer over-read in the Juniper component. A remote attacker can send a specially crafted request and retrieve arbitrary files on the system.
The weakness exists due to buffer over-read in the Juniper component. A remote attacker can send a specially crafted request and retrieve arbitrary files on the system.
Remediation
Update to version 4.9.2.