CVE-2015-2153: Buffer Overflow
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:
http://www.ca.tcpdump.org/cve/0002-test-case-files-for-CVE-2015-2153-2154-2155.patch
Other sources
The rpkirtrpduprint function in print-rpki-rtr.c in the TCP printer in tcpdump before 4.7.2 allows remote attackers to cause a denial of service (out-of-bounds read or write and crash) via a crafted header length in an RPKI-RTR Protocol Data Unit (PDU).
— MITRE
Affected Software
Event History
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.