CVE-2011-1935
CRITICALCVSS 9.8/10EPSS 3.65%
Last modified
CVE-2011-1935 is a critical-severity vulnerability rated 9.8/10 on the CVSS scale. pcap-linux.c in libpcap 1.1.1 before commit ea9432fabdf4b33cbc76d9437200e028f1c47c93 when snaplen is set may truncate packets, which might allow remote attackers to send arbitrary data while avoiding detection via crafted packets.. EPSS estimates a 3.65% chance of exploitation in the next 30 days.
Description
pcap-linux.c in libpcap 1.1.1 before commit ea9432fabdf4b33cbc76d9437200e028f1c47c93 when snaplen is set may truncate packets, which might allow remote attackers to send arbitrary data while avoiding detection via crafted packets.
Metrics
Affected Software
| Vendor | Product | Versions |
|---|---|---|
| Tcpdump | Libpcap | >= 1.1.1, < 1.2.1 |
References
- https://article.gmane.org/gmane.network.tcpdump.devel/4968Broken Link, Issue Tracking, Third Party Advisory
- https://thread.gmane.org/gmane.network.tcpdump.devel/5018Broken Link, Issue Tracking, Patch, Third Party Advisory
- https://www.openwall.com/lists/oss-security/2011/05/19/11Broken Link, Issue Tracking, Mailing List, Patch, Third Party Advisory
- https://www.openwall.com/lists/oss-security/2014/02/08/5Mailing List, Third Party Advisory
- https://bugs.debian.org/cgi-bin/bugreport.cgi?bug=623868Issue Tracking, Patch, Third Party Advisory
- https://security-tracker.debian.org/tracker/CVE-2011-1935/Issue Tracking, Third Party Advisory
- https://article.gmane.org/gmane.network.tcpdump.devel/4968Broken Link, Issue Tracking, Third Party Advisory
- https://thread.gmane.org/gmane.network.tcpdump.devel/5018Broken Link, Issue Tracking, Patch, Third Party Advisory
- https://www.openwall.com/lists/oss-security/2011/05/19/11Broken Link, Issue Tracking, Mailing List, Patch, Third Party Advisory
- https://www.openwall.com/lists/oss-security/2014/02/08/5Mailing List, Third Party Advisory
- https://bugs.debian.org/cgi-bin/bugreport.cgi?bug=623868Issue Tracking, Patch, Third Party Advisory
- https://security-tracker.debian.org/tracker/CVE-2011-1935/Issue Tracking, Third Party Advisory
Timeline
- Published
- Last Modified
- Status
- Modified
Frequently Asked Questions
What is CVE-2011-1935?
pcap-linux.c in libpcap 1.1.1 before commit ea9432fabdf4b33cbc76d9437200e028f1c47c93 when snaplen is set may truncate packets, which might allow remote attackers to send arbitrary data while avoiding detection via crafted packets.
How severe is CVE-2011-1935?
CVE-2011-1935 has a CVSS score of 9.8/10 (CRITICAL severity). The EPSS model estimates a 3.65% probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
How do I fix CVE-2011-1935?
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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