Vulnerability identifier: #VU8403
Vulnerability risk: Low
CVSSv3.1: 4.6 [CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:N/UI:N/S:U/C:L/I:N/A:N/E:U/RL:O/RC:C]
CVE-ID:
CWE-ID:
CWE-126
Exploitation vector: Network
Exploit availability: No
Vulnerable software:
Tcpdump
Server applications /
DLP, anti-spam, sniffers
Vendor: Tcpdump.org
Description
The vulnerability allows a remote attacker to obtain potentially sensitive information.
The weakness exists due to buffer over-read in the IP component. A remote attacker can send a specially crafted request and retrieve arbitrary files on the system.
Mitigation
Update to version 4.9.2.
Vulnerable software versions
Tcpdump: 4.9.0
External links
http://www.tcpdump.org/tcpdump-changes.txt
Can this vulnerability be exploited remotely?
Yes. This vulnerability can be exploited by a remote non-authenticated attacker via the Internet.
Is there known malware, which exploits this vulnerability?
No. We are not aware of malware exploiting this vulnerability.