CVE-2007-1218: Buffer Overflow
First published: Fri Mar 02 2007(Updated: )
Off-by-one buffer overflow in the parse_elements function in the 802.11 printer code (print-802_11.c) for tcpdump 3.9.5 and earlier allows remote attackers to cause a denial of service (crash) via a crafted 802.11 frame. NOTE: this was originally referred to as heap-based, but it might be stack-based.
Credit: cve@mitre.org
| Affected Software | Affected Version | How to fix |
|---|---|---|
| Tcpdump | <=3.9.5 |
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Reference Links
- http://seclists.org/fulldisclosure/2007/Mar/0003.html
- https://issues.rpath.com/browse/RPL-1100
- https://bugs.gentoo.org/show_bug.cgi?id=168916
- http://cvs.tcpdump.org/cgi-bin/cvsweb/tcpdump/print-802_11.c?r1=1.31.2.11&r2=1.31.2.12
- http://cvs.tcpdump.org/cgi-bin/cvsweb/tcpdump/print-802_11.c
- http://www.debian.org/security/2007/dsa-1272
- http://fedoranews.org/cms/node/2798
- http://fedoranews.org/cms/node/2799
- http://www.ubuntu.com/usn/usn-429-1
- http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/22772
- http://www.osvdb.org/32427
- http://www.securitytracker.com/id?1017717
- http://secunia.com/advisories/24318
- http://secunia.com/advisories/24354
- http://secunia.com/advisories/24423
- http://secunia.com/advisories/24451
- http://secunia.com/advisories/24583
- http://secunia.com/advisories/24610
- http://www.mandriva.com/security/advisories?name=MDKSA-2007:056
- http://www.mandriva.com/security/advisories?name=MDKSA-2007:155
- http://www.redhat.com/support/errata/RHSA-2007-0368.html
- http://www.redhat.com/support/errata/RHSA-2007-0387.html
- http://www.turbolinux.com/security/2007/TLSA-2007-46.txt
- http://secunia.com/advisories/27580
- http://docs.info.apple.com/article.html?artnum=307179
- http://lists.apple.com/archives/security-announce/2007/Dec/msg00002.html
- http://www.us-cert.gov/cas/techalerts/TA07-352A.html
- http://secunia.com/advisories/28136
- http://www.vupen.com/english/advisories/2007/4238
- http://www.vupen.com/english/advisories/2007/0793
- https://exchange.xforce.ibmcloud.com/vulnerabilities/32749
- https://oval.cisecurity.org/repository/search/definition/oval%3Aorg.mitre.oval%3Adef%3A9520
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the severity of CVE-2007-1218?
CVE-2007-1218 is classified as a high severity vulnerability due to its potential to cause a denial of service.
How do I fix CVE-2007-1218?
To fix CVE-2007-1218, upgrade to tcpdump version 3.9.6 or later, which addresses the buffer overflow issue.
What type of vulnerability is CVE-2007-1218?
CVE-2007-1218 is an off-by-one buffer overflow vulnerability affecting the parsing of 802.11 frames.
Who is affected by CVE-2007-1218?
CVE-2007-1218 affects all users running tcpdump version 3.9.5 or earlier.
What can an attacker do with CVE-2007-1218?
An attacker can exploit CVE-2007-1218 to crash the tcpdump application, leading to a denial of service.
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