CVE-2015-2153: Buffer Overflow
First published: Fri Mar 13 2015(Updated: )
A flaw was found in tcpdump's TCP 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/0002-test-case-files-for-CVE-2015-2153-2154-2155.patch">http://www.ca.tcpdump.org/cve/0002-test-case-files-for-CVE-2015-2153-2154-2155.patch</a>
Credit: cve@mitre.org
| 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/73018
- 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=1201795
- https://security.gentoo.org/glsa/201510-04
- https://www.exploit-db.com/exploits/37663/
- http://www.ca.tcpdump.org/cve/0002-test-case-files-for-CVE-2015-2153-2154-2155.patch
- https://bugzilla.redhat.com/show_bug.cgi/show_bug.cgi?id=1201799
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the severity of CVE-2015-2153?
CVE-2015-2153 has a high severity rating due to the potential for denial of service and arbitrary code execution.
How do I fix CVE-2015-2153?
To fix CVE-2015-2153, update tcpdump to version 4.7.3 or later to incorporate the security patch.
What systems are affected by CVE-2015-2153?
CVE-2015-2153 affects tcpdump versions up to and including 4.7.2.
What type of attack does CVE-2015-2153 enable?
CVE-2015-2153 allows remote attackers to cause tcpdump to crash or potentially execute arbitrary code.
Is CVE-2015-2153 related to a specific component of tcpdump?
Yes, CVE-2015-2153 is specifically related to a flaw in the TCP printer component of tcpdump.
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