CVE-2019-15161
MEDIUMCVSS 5.3/10EPSS 2.76%
Last modified
CVE-2019-15161 is a medium-severity vulnerability rated 5.3/10 on the CVSS scale. rpcapd/daemon.c in libpcap before 1.9.1 mishandles certain length values because of reuse of a variable. This may open up an attack vector involving extra data at the end of a request.. EPSS estimates a 2.76% chance of exploitation in the next 30 days.
Description
rpcapd/daemon.c in libpcap before 1.9.1 mishandles certain length values because of reuse of a variable. This may open up an attack vector involving extra data at the end of a request.
Metrics
CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:N/UI:N/S:U/C:N/I:L/A:N
Weakness Enumeration
Affected Software
| Vendor | Product | Versions |
|---|---|---|
| Tcpdump | Libpcap | < 1.9.1 |
References
- https://github.com/the-tcpdump-group/libpcap/blob/libpcap-1.9/CHANGESProduct, Release Notes
- https://github.com/the-tcpdump-group/libpcap/commit/617b12c0339db4891d117b661982126c495439eaPatch, Third Party Advisory
- https://www.tcpdump.org/public-cve-list.txtVendor Advisory
- https://github.com/the-tcpdump-group/libpcap/blob/libpcap-1.9/CHANGESProduct, Release Notes
- https://github.com/the-tcpdump-group/libpcap/commit/617b12c0339db4891d117b661982126c495439eaPatch, Third Party Advisory
- https://www.tcpdump.org/public-cve-list.txtVendor Advisory
Timeline
- Published
- Last Modified
- Status
- Modified
Frequently Asked Questions
What is CVE-2019-15161?
rpcapd/daemon.c in libpcap before 1.9.1 mishandles certain length values because of reuse of a variable. This may open up an attack vector involving extra data at the end of a request.
How severe is CVE-2019-15161?
CVE-2019-15161 has a CVSS score of 5.3/10 (MEDIUM severity). The EPSS model estimates a 2.76% probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
How do I fix CVE-2019-15161?
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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