USN-4252-1: tcpdump vulnerabilities
Published Jan 27, 2020
·Updated
Multiple security issues were discovered in tcpdump. A remote attacker could use these issues to cause tcpdump to crash, resulting in a denial of service, or possibly execute arbitrary code.
Affected Software
0 affected components
Event History
Dec 5, 2025
Advisory Published
via Ubuntu·06:58 PM
Data Sourced
via Ubuntu·06:58 PM
DescriptionAffected Software
Child vulnerabilities
Contains the following vulnerabilities.
Frequently Asked Questions
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What is the severity of USN-4252-1?
The severity of USN-4252-1 is high.
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How can a remote attacker exploit the vulnerabilities in tcpdump?
A remote attacker could exploit the vulnerabilities in tcpdump to cause a denial of service or execute arbitrary code.
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Is there a fix available for tcpdump?
Yes, the remedy for tcpdump is version 4.9.3-0ubuntu0.18.04.1 (for Ubuntu 18.04) or version 4.9.3-0ubuntu0.16.04.1 (for Ubuntu 16.04).
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Where can I find more information about the vulnerabilities in tcpdump?
You can find more information about the vulnerabilities in tcpdump at the following references: CVE-2017-16808, CVE-2018-10103, CVE-2018-10105.