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CVE-2014-9140

UnknownEPSS 5.76%

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CVE-2014-9140 is a vulnerability of currently unknown severity. Buffer overflow in the ppp_hdlc function in print-ppp.c in tcpdump 4.6.2 and earlier allows remote attackers to cause a denial of service (crash) cia a crafted PPP packet.. EPSS estimates a 5.76% chance of exploitation in the next 30 days.

Description

Buffer overflow in the ppp_hdlc function in print-ppp.c in tcpdump 4.6.2 and earlier allows remote attackers to cause a denial of service (crash) cia a crafted PPP packet.

Metrics

EPSS Probability
5.76%

92.1th percentile

Probability of exploitation in the next 30 days. Learn more

Weakness Enumeration

Affected Software

VendorProductVersions
RedhatTcpdump<= 4.6.2

References

Timeline

Published
Last Modified
Status
Modified

Frequently Asked Questions

What is CVE-2014-9140?
Buffer overflow in the ppp_hdlc function in print-ppp.c in tcpdump 4.6.2 and earlier allows remote attackers to cause a denial of service (crash) cia a crafted PPP packet.
How severe is CVE-2014-9140?
Severity scoring for CVE-2014-9140 is pending analysis. The EPSS model estimates a 5.76% probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
How do I fix CVE-2014-9140?
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