CVE-2015-0261
First published: Fri Mar 13 2015(Updated: )
A flaw was found in tcpdump's IPv6 mobility printer. A remote attacker could use this flaw to cause tcpdump to crash, resulting in a denial of service, or possibly execute arbitrary code. Upstream patch: <a href="http://www.ca.tcpdump.org/cve/0003-test-case-for-cve2015-0261-corrupted-IPv6-mobility-h.patch">http://www.ca.tcpdump.org/cve/0003-test-case-for-cve2015-0261-corrupted-IPv6-mobility-h.patch</a>
Credit: secalert@redhat.com
| Affected Software | Affected Version | How to fix |
|---|---|---|
| redhat/tcpdump | <4.7.2 | 4.7.2 |
| Tcpdump | <=4.7.0 |
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Reference Links
- http://advisories.mageia.org/MGASA-2015-0114.html
- http://lists.fedoraproject.org/pipermail/package-announce/2015-March/153834.html
- http://lists.fedoraproject.org/pipermail/package-announce/2015-March/153999.html
- http://lists.opensuse.org/opensuse-updates/2015-03/msg00084.html
- http://packetstormsecurity.com/files/130730/tcpdump-Denial-Of-Service-Code-Execution.html
- http://www.debian.org/security/2015/dsa-3193
- http://www.mandriva.com/security/advisories?name=MDVSA-2015:125
- http://www.mandriva.com/security/advisories?name=MDVSA-2015:182
- http://www.oracle.com/technetwork/topics/security/bulletinjul2015-2511963.html
- http://www.securityfocus.com/archive/1/534829/100/0/threaded
- http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/73019
- http://www.securitytracker.com/id/1031937
- http://www.ubuntu.com/usn/USN-2580-1
- https://access.redhat.com/errata/RHSA-2017:1871
- https://bugzilla.redhat.com/show_bug.cgi?id=1201792
- https://security.gentoo.org/glsa/201510-04
- http://www.ca.tcpdump.org/cve/0003-test-case-for-cve2015-0261-corrupted-IPv6-mobility-h.patch
- https://bugzilla.redhat.com/show_bug.cgi/show_bug.cgi?id=1201799
- https://github.com/the-tcpdump-group/tcpdump/commit/57c538422b7fcde95be3df88912f13a792ce7ccc
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the severity of CVE-2015-0261?
CVE-2015-0261 is classified as a high severity vulnerability that can cause denial of service and potentially allow remote code execution.
How do I fix CVE-2015-0261?
To fix CVE-2015-0261, update tcpdump to version 4.7.3 or later.
What software is affected by CVE-2015-0261?
CVE-2015-0261 affects tcpdump versions up to and including 4.7.2.
Can CVE-2015-0261 be exploited remotely?
Yes, a remote attacker can exploit CVE-2015-0261 to cause tcpdump to crash.
Is there a patch available for CVE-2015-0261?
Yes, an upstream patch has been released to address CVE-2015-0261.
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