CVE-2003-0108
First published: Fri Mar 07 2003(Updated: )
isakmp_sub_print in tcpdump 3.6 through 3.7.1 allows remote attackers to cause a denial of service (CPU consumption) via a certain malformed ISAKMP packet to UDP port 500, which causes tcpdump to enter an infinite loop.
Credit: cve@mitre.org
| Affected Software | Affected Version | How to fix |
|---|---|---|
| Tcpdump | =3.7.1 | |
| Tcpdump | =3.5.2 | |
| Tcpdump | =3.7 | |
| Tcpdump | =3.6.2 |
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Reference Links
- http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/6974
- http://www.idefense.com/advisory/02.27.03.txt
- http://www.debian.org/security/2003/dsa-255
- http://www.iss.net/security_center/static/11434.php
- http://distro.conectiva.com.br/atualizacoes/?id=a&anuncio=000629
- 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-2003-085.html
- http://www.redhat.com/support/errata/RHSA-2003-214.html
- http://www.novell.com/linux/security/advisories/2003_015_tcpdump.html
- http://marc.info/?l=bugtraq&m=104637420104189&w=2
- http://marc.info/?l=bugtraq&m=104678787109030&w=2
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the severity of CVE-2003-0108?
CVE-2003-0108 is classified as a moderate severity vulnerability due to its potential for causing denial of service.
How do I fix CVE-2003-0108?
To fix CVE-2003-0108, upgrade tcpdump to version 3.7.2 or later, as this version addresses the vulnerability.
Which versions of tcpdump are affected by CVE-2003-0108?
CVE-2003-0108 affects tcpdump versions 3.5.2, 3.6.2, 3.7, and 3.7.1.
What kind of attack exploits CVE-2003-0108?
CVE-2003-0108 can be exploited by sending a malformed ISAKMP packet to UDP port 500.
What are the consequences of CVE-2003-0108?
The consequence of CVE-2003-0108 is that it may lead to increased CPU consumption resulting in a denial of service.
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