CVE-2018-14882: Critical severity Apple macOS Catalina vulnerability
Last updated 24 July 2024
Other sources
tcpdump. Multiple issues were addressed by updating to tcpdump version 4.9.3 and libpcap version 1.9.1
The ICMPv6 parser in tcpdump before 4.9.3 has a buffer over-read in print-icmp6.c.
— Launchpad
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Affected Software
Remediation
Recommended actions to resolve this vulnerability, in priority order.
- Upgrade
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debian/tcpdumpto a version that resolves this vulnerability.Fixed in 4.99.0-2+deb11u1Fixed in 4.99.3-1Fixed in 4.99.5-1 - Upgrade
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macOS Catalinato a version that resolves this vulnerability.Fixed in 10.15.2 - Upgrade
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tcpdumpto a version that resolves this vulnerability.Fixed in 4.9.3 - Upgrade
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libpcapto a version that resolves this vulnerability.Fixed in 1.9.1
Event History
Peer vulnerabilities
Found alongside the following vulnerabilities.
- CVE-2019-8837
- CVE-2019-8853
- CVE-2019-8856
- CVE-2019-8848
- CVE-2019-8834
- CVE-2019-8842
- CVE-2019-8839
- CVE-2019-8830
- CVE-2019-8851
- CVE-2019-8833
- CVE-2019-8828
- CVE-2019-8838
- CVE-2019-8847
- CVE-2019-8852
- CVE-2019-15903
- CVE-2020-9782
- CVE-2012-1164
- CVE-2012-2668
- CVE-2013-4449
- CVE-2015-1545
- CVE-2019-13057
- CVE-2019-13565
- CVE-2019-8832
- CVE-2017-16808
- CVE-2018-10103
- CVE-2018-10105
- CVE-2018-14461
- CVE-2018-14462
- CVE-2018-14463
- CVE-2018-14464
- CVE-2018-14465
- CVE-2018-14466
- CVE-2018-14467
- CVE-2018-14468
- CVE-2018-14469
- CVE-2018-14470
- CVE-2018-14879
- CVE-2018-14880
- CVE-2018-14881
- CVE-2018-14882
- CVE-2018-16227
- CVE-2018-16228
- CVE-2018-16229
- CVE-2018-16230
- CVE-2018-16300
- CVE-2018-16301
- CVE-2018-16451
- CVE-2018-16452
- CVE-2019-15166
- CVE-2019-15167
- CVE-2019-15126
Frequently Asked Questions
What is CVE-2018-14882?
CVE-2018-14882 is a vulnerability in the ICMPv6 parser in tcpdump before version 4.9.3 that allows for a buffer over-read.
Which software versions are affected by CVE-2018-14882?
macOS Catalina 10.15.2, Apple Mojave, Apple High Sierra, tcpdump 4.9.3-1~deb10u2, 4.9.3-1~deb10u1, 4.99.0-2+deb11u1, 4.99.3-1, 4.99.4-3, tcpdump 4.9.3-0ubuntu0.18.04.1, tcpdump 4.9.3-0ubuntu0.14.04.1+, tcpdump 4.9.3, tcpdump 4.9.3-0ubuntu0.16.04.1.
What is the severity of CVE-2018-14882?
The severity of CVE-2018-14882 is rated as high with a CVSS score of 7.5.
How can I fix CVE-2018-14882 on macOS Catalina 10.15.2?
To fix CVE-2018-14882 on macOS Catalina 10.15.2, update to the latest tcpdump version 4.9.3.
Where can I find more information about CVE-2018-14882?
You can find more information about CVE-2018-14882 at the following references: [link1](https://github.com/the-tcpdump-group/tcpdump/commit/d7505276842e85bfd067fa21cdb32b8a2dc3c5e4), [link2](https://github.com/the-tcpdump-group/tcpdump/blob/tcpdump-4.9/CHANGES), [link3](https://lists.debian.org/debian-lts-announce/2019/10/msg00015.html).