CVE-2015-2154

Name: CVE-2015-2154
Creator: NVD / NIST
Published: 2015-03-24T17:59:07.82+00:00
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/zero/1.0/

UnknownEPSS 4.50%

Last modified Jun 17, 2026

CVE-2015-2154 is a vulnerability of currently unknown severity. The osi_print_cksum function in print-isoclns.c in the ethernet printer in tcpdump before 4.7.2 allows remote attackers to cause a denial of service (out-of-bounds read and crash) via a crafted (1) length, (2) offset, or (3) base pointer checksum value.. EPSS estimates a 4.50% chance of exploitation in the next 30 days.

Description

The osi_print_cksum function in print-isoclns.c in the ethernet printer in tcpdump before 4.7.2 allows remote attackers to cause a denial of service (out-of-bounds read and crash) via a crafted (1) length, (2) offset, or (3) base pointer checksum value.

Metrics

EPSS Probability

4.50%

90.3th percentile

Probability of exploitation in the next 30 days. Learn more

Weakness Enumeration

CWE-119

Affected Software

Vendor	Product	Versions
Tcpdump	Tcpdump	<= 4.7.0

References

Timeline

Published: Mar 24, 2015
Last Modified: Jun 17, 2026
Status: Modified

Frequently Asked Questions

What is CVE-2015-2154?

How severe is CVE-2015-2154?

Severity scoring for CVE-2015-2154 is pending analysis. The EPSS model estimates a 4.50% probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

How do I fix CVE-2015-2154?

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Source: NVD / NIST