CVE-2017-13006
CRITICALCVSS 9.8/10EPSS 2.53%
Last modified
CVE-2017-13006 is a critical-severity vulnerability rated 9.8/10 on the CVSS scale. The L2TP parser in tcpdump before 4.9.2 has a buffer over-read in print-l2tp.c, several functions.. EPSS estimates a 2.53% chance of exploitation in the next 30 days.
Description
The L2TP parser in tcpdump before 4.9.2 has a buffer over-read in print-l2tp.c, several functions.
Metrics
CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:N/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:H
Weakness Enumeration
Affected Software
| Vendor | Product | Versions |
|---|---|---|
| Tcpdump | Tcpdump | <= 4.9.1 |
References
- http://www.tcpdump.org/tcpdump-changes.txtVendor Advisory
- https://github.com/the-tcpdump-group/tcpdump/commit/cc4a7391c616be7a64ed65742ef9ed3f106eb165Issue Tracking, Patch, Third Party Advisory
- http://www.tcpdump.org/tcpdump-changes.txtVendor Advisory
- https://github.com/the-tcpdump-group/tcpdump/commit/cc4a7391c616be7a64ed65742ef9ed3f106eb165Issue Tracking, Patch, Third Party Advisory
Timeline
- Published
- Last Modified
- Status
- Modified
Frequently Asked Questions
What is CVE-2017-13006?
The L2TP parser in tcpdump before 4.9.2 has a buffer over-read in print-l2tp.c, several functions.
How severe is CVE-2017-13006?
CVE-2017-13006 has a CVSS score of 9.8/10 (CRITICAL severity). The EPSS model estimates a 2.53% probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
How do I fix CVE-2017-13006?
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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