CVE-2017-13040
CRITICALCVSS 9.8/10EPSS 4.60%
Last modified
CVE-2017-13040 is a critical-severity vulnerability rated 9.8/10 on the CVSS scale. The MPTCP parser in tcpdump before 4.9.2 has a buffer over-read in print-mptcp.c, several functions.. EPSS estimates a 4.60% chance of exploitation in the next 30 days.
Description
The MPTCP parser in tcpdump before 4.9.2 has a buffer over-read in print-mptcp.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.securitytracker.com/id/1039307Third Party Advisory, VDB Entry
- http://www.tcpdump.org/tcpdump-changes.txtVendor Advisory
- https://github.com/the-tcpdump-group/tcpdump/commit/4c3aee4bb0294c232d56b6d34e9eeb74f630fe8cIssue Tracking, Patch, Third Party Advisory
- http://www.securitytracker.com/id/1039307Third Party Advisory, VDB Entry
- http://www.tcpdump.org/tcpdump-changes.txtVendor Advisory
- https://github.com/the-tcpdump-group/tcpdump/commit/4c3aee4bb0294c232d56b6d34e9eeb74f630fe8cIssue Tracking, Patch, Third Party Advisory
Timeline
- Published
- Last Modified
- Status
- Modified
Frequently Asked Questions
What is CVE-2017-13040?
The MPTCP parser in tcpdump before 4.9.2 has a buffer over-read in print-mptcp.c, several functions.
How severe is CVE-2017-13040?
CVE-2017-13040 has a CVSS score of 9.8/10 (CRITICAL severity). The EPSS model estimates a 4.60% probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
How do I fix CVE-2017-13040?
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.
Are you affected by CVE-2017-13040?
Run a free Strix scan to check your systems for this vulnerability.
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