CVE-1999-1024: High severity Lbl Tcpdump vulnerability
Published Sep 12, 2001
·Updated
ipprint procedure in Tcpdump 3.4a allows remote attackers to cause a denial of service via a packet with a zero length header, which causes an infinite loop and core dump when tcpdump prints the packet.
Affected Software
1 affected component
Lbl Tcpdump=3.4
Remediation
Patch Available
Event History
Sep 12, 2001
CVE Published
via MITRE·08:00 AM
Data Sourced
via MITRE·08:00 AM
Description
Frequently Asked Questions
1
What is the severity of CVE-1999-1024?
CVE-1999-1024 has a significant severity level as it allows for a denial of service due to an infinite loop.
2
How do I fix CVE-1999-1024?
To fix CVE-1999-1024, upgrade Tcpdump to a version later than 3.4 to eliminate this vulnerability.
3
What software is affected by CVE-1999-1024?
CVE-1999-1024 specifically affects Tcpdump version 3.4.
4
Can CVE-1999-1024 lead to system crashes?
Yes, CVE-1999-1024 can cause system crashes due to core dumps resulting from its denial of service condition.
5
Is CVE-1999-1024 a remote exploit?
Yes, CVE-1999-1024 can be exploited remotely by sending a specially crafted packet.