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CVE-2005-1279

UnknownEPSS 18.72%

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CVE-2005-1279 is a vulnerability of currently unknown severity. tcpdump 3.8.3 and earlier allows remote attackers to cause a denial of service (infinite loop) via a crafted (1) BGP packet, which is not properly handled by RT_ROUTING_INFO, or (2) LDP packet, which is not properly handled by the ldp_print function.. EPSS estimates a 18.72% chance of exploitation in the next 30 days.

Description

tcpdump 3.8.3 and earlier allows remote attackers to cause a denial of service (infinite loop) via a crafted (1) BGP packet, which is not properly handled by RT_ROUTING_INFO, or (2) LDP packet, which is not properly handled by the ldp_print function.

Metrics

EPSS Probability
18.72%

96.9th percentile

Probability of exploitation in the next 30 days. Learn more

Affected Software

VendorProductVersions
LblTcpdump<= 3.8.3

References

Timeline

Published
Last Modified
Status
Modified

Frequently Asked Questions

What is CVE-2005-1279?
tcpdump 3.8.3 and earlier allows remote attackers to cause a denial of service (infinite loop) via a crafted (1) BGP packet, which is not properly handled by RT_ROUTING_INFO, or (2) LDP packet, which is not properly handled by the ldp_print function.
How severe is CVE-2005-1279?
Severity scoring for CVE-2005-1279 is pending analysis. The EPSS model estimates a 18.72% probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
How do I fix CVE-2005-1279?
Check the vendor references and advisories linked above for patched versions and mitigation guidance. You can also run a Strix scan to test if your systems are affected.

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Source: NVD / NIST