CVE-2014-8768
UnknownEPSS 20.39%
Last modified
CVE-2014-8768 is a vulnerability of currently unknown severity. Multiple Integer underflows in the geonet_print function in tcpdump 4.5.0 through 4.6.2, when in verbose mode, allow remote attackers to cause a denial of service (segmentation fault and crash) via a crafted length value in a Geonet frame.. EPSS estimates a 20.39% chance of exploitation in the next 30 days.
Description
Multiple Integer underflows in the geonet_print function in tcpdump 4.5.0 through 4.6.2, when in verbose mode, allow remote attackers to cause a denial of service (segmentation fault and crash) via a crafted length value in a Geonet frame.
Metrics
Weakness Enumeration
Affected Software
| Vendor | Product | Versions |
|---|---|---|
| Opensuse | Opensuse | 13.1 |
| Opensuse | Opensuse | 13.2 |
| Canonical | Ubuntu Linux | 10.04 |
| Canonical | Ubuntu Linux | 12.04 |
| Canonical | Ubuntu Linux | 14.04 |
| Canonical | Ubuntu Linux | 14.10 |
| Oracle | Solaris | 11.2 |
| Redhat | Tcpdump | 4.5.0 |
| Redhat | Tcpdump | 4.5.1 |
| Redhat | Tcpdump | 4.5.2 |
| Redhat | Tcpdump | 4.6.0 |
| Redhat | Tcpdump | 4.6.1 |
| Redhat | Tcpdump | 4.6.2 |
References
- http://lists.opensuse.org/opensuse-updates/2015-02/msg00062.htmlThird Party Advisory
- http://packetstormsecurity.com/files/129156/tcpdump-4.6.2-Geonet-Denial-Of-Service.htmlExploit, Third Party Advisory, VDB Entry
- http://seclists.org/fulldisclosure/2014/Nov/48Exploit, Third Party Advisory, VDB Entry
- http://www.exploit-db.com/exploits/35359Exploit, Third Party Advisory, VDB Entry
- http://www.oracle.com/technetwork/topics/security/bulletinjul2015-2511963.htmlThird Party Advisory
- http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/71155Third Party Advisory, VDB Entry
- http://www.ubuntu.com/usn/USN-2433-1Third Party Advisory
- http://lists.opensuse.org/opensuse-updates/2015-02/msg00062.htmlThird Party Advisory
- http://packetstormsecurity.com/files/129156/tcpdump-4.6.2-Geonet-Denial-Of-Service.htmlExploit, Third Party Advisory, VDB Entry
- http://seclists.org/fulldisclosure/2014/Nov/48Exploit, Third Party Advisory, VDB Entry
- http://www.exploit-db.com/exploits/35359Exploit, Third Party Advisory, VDB Entry
- http://www.oracle.com/technetwork/topics/security/bulletinjul2015-2511963.htmlThird Party Advisory
- http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/71155Third Party Advisory, VDB Entry
- http://www.ubuntu.com/usn/USN-2433-1Third Party Advisory
Timeline
- Published
- Last Modified
- Status
- Modified
Frequently Asked Questions
What is CVE-2014-8768?
Multiple Integer underflows in the geonet_print function in tcpdump 4.5.0 through 4.6.2, when in verbose mode, allow remote attackers to cause a denial of service (segmentation fault and crash) via a crafted length value in a Geonet frame.
How severe is CVE-2014-8768?
Severity scoring for CVE-2014-8768 is pending analysis. The EPSS model estimates a 20.39% probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
How do I fix CVE-2014-8768?
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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