REDHAT-BUG-530863: Medium severity cisco sourcefire snort vulnerability

Published Oct 25, 2009
·
Updated

Snort upstream has released 2.8.5.1 version, addressing one security issue (from upstream release notes):

Fixed potential segfault when printing IPv6 packets using the -v option. Thanks to Laurent Gaffie for reporting this issue.

References: ----------- http://vrt-sourcefire.blogspot.com/2009/10/snort-2851-release.html http://www.snort.org/downloads http://secunia.com/advisories/37135/

PoC: http://seclists.org/fulldisclosure/2009/Oct/299 ----

Credit: ------- Laurent Gaffié

CVE Request: ------------ http://www.openwall.com/lists/oss-security/2009/10/25/3

Affected Software

1 affected component
Sourcefire Snort

Event History

Oct 25, 2009
Data Sourced
via Red Hat·06:26 PM
DescriptionSeverityAffected Software
Free Weekly Intel

Don't miss critical vulnerabilities

Join thousands of security professionals who receive our weekly digest of trending CVEs, zero-days, and exploited vulnerabilities.

No spam. Unsubscribe anytime.

Frequently Asked Questions

1

What is the severity of REDHAT-BUG-530863?

The severity of REDHAT-BUG-530863 is classified as a moderate security issue due to a potential segmentation fault.

2

How do I fix REDHAT-BUG-530863?

To fix REDHAT-BUG-530863, upgrade to Snort version 2.8.5.1 or later.

3

What is the impact of REDHAT-BUG-530863?

The impact of REDHAT-BUG-530863 could lead to application crashes when printing IPv6 packets.

4

Who reported the issue in REDHAT-BUG-530863?

Laurent Gaffie reported the issue associated with REDHAT-BUG-530863.

5

Which software is affected by REDHAT-BUG-530863?

The affected software for REDHAT-BUG-530863 is Cisco Sourcefire Snort.

Contact

SecAlerts Pty Ltd.
132 Wickham Terrace
Fortitude Valley,
QLD 4006, Australia
info@secalerts.co
By using SecAlerts services, you agree to our services end-user license agreement. This website is safeguarded by reCAPTCHA and governed by the Google Privacy Policy and Terms of Service. All names, logos, and brands of products are owned by their respective owners, and any usage of these names, logos, and brands for identification purposes only does not imply endorsement. If you possess any content that requires removal, please get in touch with us.
© 2026 SecAlerts Pty Ltd.
ABN: 70 645 966 203, ACN: 645 966 203