CVE-2014-8769: Buffer Overflow
First published: Thu Nov 20 2014(Updated: )
tcpdump 3.8 through 4.6.2 might allow remote attackers to obtain sensitive information from memory or cause a denial of service (packet loss or segmentation fault) via a crafted Ad hoc On-Demand Distance Vector (AODV) packet, which triggers an out-of-bounds memory access.
Credit: cve@mitre.org
| Affected Software | Affected Version | How to fix |
|---|---|---|
| Tcpdump | =3.8.0 | |
| Tcpdump | =3.8.2 | |
| Tcpdump | =3.9.2 | |
| Tcpdump | =3.9.3 | |
| Tcpdump | =3.9.4 | |
| Tcpdump | =3.9.5 | |
| Tcpdump | =3.9.6 | |
| Tcpdump | =3.9.7 | |
| Tcpdump | =3.9.8 | |
| Tcpdump | =4.0.0 | |
| Tcpdump | =4.1.0 | |
| Tcpdump | =4.1.1 | |
| Tcpdump | =4.1.2 | |
| Tcpdump | =4.2.1 | |
| Tcpdump | =4.3.0 | |
| Tcpdump | =4.3.1 | |
| Tcpdump | =4.4.0 | |
| Tcpdump | =4.5.0 | |
| Tcpdump | =4.5.1 | |
| Tcpdump | =4.5.2 | |
| Tcpdump | =4.6.0 | |
| Tcpdump | =4.6.1 | |
| Tcpdump | =4.6.2 |
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Reference Links
- http://advisories.mageia.org/MGASA-2014-0503.html
- http://lists.apple.com/archives/security-announce/2015/Aug/msg00001.html
- http://lists.opensuse.org/opensuse-updates/2015-02/msg00062.html
- http://packetstormsecurity.com/files/129157/tcpdump-4.6.2-AOVD-Unreliable-Output.html
- http://seclists.org/fulldisclosure/2014/Nov/49
- http://www.debian.org/security/2014/dsa-3086
- http://www.mandriva.com/security/advisories?name=MDVSA-2014:240
- http://www.mandriva.com/security/advisories?name=MDVSA-2015:125
- http://www.oracle.com/technetwork/topics/security/bulletinjul2015-2511963.html
- http://www.securityfocus.com/archive/1/534009/100/0/threaded
- http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/71153
- http://www.ubuntu.com/usn/USN-2433-1
- https://exchange.xforce.ibmcloud.com/vulnerabilities/98764
- https://support.apple.com/kb/HT205031
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the severity of CVE-2014-8769?
CVE-2014-8769 is classified as a medium severity vulnerability due to its potential for causing denial of service and sensitive information disclosure.
How do I fix CVE-2014-8769?
To fix CVE-2014-8769, upgrade tcpdump to version 4.6.3 or later, which includes patches for this vulnerability.
What systems are affected by CVE-2014-8769?
CVE-2014-8769 affects tcpdump versions from 3.8 to 4.6.2 across various distributions, including Red Hat.
Can CVE-2014-8769 lead to remote exploitation?
Yes, CVE-2014-8769 can be exploited by remote attackers through crafted AODV packets.
What types of issues does CVE-2014-8769 cause?
CVE-2014-8769 can cause sensitive information leaks or denial of service, leading to packet loss or segmentation faults.
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