CVE-2003-0093
First published: Mon Mar 03 2003(Updated: )
The RADIUS decoder in tcpdump 3.6.2 and earlier allows remote attackers to cause a denial of service (crash) via an invalid RADIUS packet with a header length field of 0, which causes tcpdump to generate data within an infinite loop.
Credit: cve@mitre.org
| Affected Software | Affected Version | How to fix |
|---|---|---|
| Tcpdump | =3.5 | |
| Tcpdump | =3.5.2 | |
| Tcpdump | =3.4 | |
| Tcpdump | =3.4a6 | |
| Tcpdump | =3.6.2 |
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Reference Links
- https://bugzilla.redhat.com/bugzilla/show_bug.cgi?id=81585
- http://www.debian.org/security/2003/dsa-261
- http://www.mandrakesoft.com/security/advisories?name=MDKSA-2003:027
- http://www.redhat.com/support/errata/RHSA-2003-032.html
- http://www.redhat.com/support/errata/RHSA-2003-033.html
- http://www.redhat.com/support/errata/RHSA-2003-214.html
- https://exchange.xforce.ibmcloud.com/vulnerabilities/11324
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the severity of CVE-2003-0093?
CVE-2003-0093 has been classified as a high severity vulnerability due to its potential to cause denial of service.
How do I fix CVE-2003-0093?
To remediate CVE-2003-0093, update tcpdump to a version later than 3.6.2.
What versions of tcpdump are affected by CVE-2003-0093?
CVE-2003-0093 affects tcpdump versions 3.4, 3.4a6, 3.5, 3.5.2, and 3.6.2.
Can CVE-2003-0093 be exploited remotely?
Yes, CVE-2003-0093 can be exploited remotely by sending an invalid RADIUS packet.
What is the impact of CVE-2003-0093 on tcpdump?
The impact of CVE-2003-0093 is a crash of the tcpdump application due to an infinite loop caused by invalid packet headers.
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