Vulnerability Description
Buffer overflow in print-rx.c of tcpdump 3.x (probably 3.6x) allows remote attackers to cause a denial of service and possibly execute arbitrary code via AFS RPC packets with invalid lengths that trigger an integer signedness error, a different vulnerability than CVE-2000-1026.
CVSS Score
HIGH
Affected Products
| Vendor | Product | Versions |
|---|---|---|
| Lbl | Tcpdump | 3.6.2 |
References
- ftp://ftp.caldera.com/pub/security/OpenLinux/CSSA-2002-025.0.txt
- ftp://ftp.freebsd.org/pub/FreeBSD/CERT/advisories/FreeBSD-SA-01:48.tcpdump.asc
- http://distro.conectiva.com.br/atualizacoes/?id=a&anuncio=000480
- http://www.iss.net/security_center/static/7006.php
- http://www.kb.cert.org/vuls/id/797201Third Party AdvisoryUS Government Resource
- http://www.linux-mandrake.com/en/security/2002/MDKSA-2002-032.php
- http://www.redhat.com/support/errata/RHSA-2001-089.htmlPatchVendor Advisory
- http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/3065
- ftp://ftp.caldera.com/pub/security/OpenLinux/CSSA-2002-025.0.txt
- ftp://ftp.freebsd.org/pub/FreeBSD/CERT/advisories/FreeBSD-SA-01:48.tcpdump.asc
- http://distro.conectiva.com.br/atualizacoes/?id=a&anuncio=000480
- http://www.iss.net/security_center/static/7006.php
- http://www.kb.cert.org/vuls/id/797201Third Party AdvisoryUS Government Resource
- http://www.linux-mandrake.com/en/security/2002/MDKSA-2002-032.php
- http://www.redhat.com/support/errata/RHSA-2001-089.htmlPatchVendor Advisory
FAQ
What is CVE-2001-1279?
CVE-2001-1279 is a vulnerability with a CVSS score of 7.5 (HIGH). Buffer overflow in print-rx.c of tcpdump 3.x (probably 3.6x) allows remote attackers to cause a denial of service and possibly execute arbitrary code via AFS RPC packets with invalid lengths that trig...
How severe is CVE-2001-1279?
CVE-2001-1279 has been rated HIGH with a CVSS base score of 7.5/10. Review the CVSS metrics above for detailed severity breakdown.
Is there a patch for CVE-2001-1279?
Check the references section above for vendor advisories and patch information. Affected products include: Lbl Tcpdump.