Vulnerability Description
The bgp_update_print function in tcpdump 3.x does not properly handle a -1 return value from the decode_prefix4 function, which allows remote attackers to cause a denial of service (infinite loop) via a crafted BGP packet.
CVSS Score
MEDIUM
Affected Products
| Vendor | Product | Versions |
|---|---|---|
| Lbl | Tcpdump | 3.4 |
| Gentoo | Linux | All versions |
| Mandrakesoft | Mandrake Linux | 10.1 |
| Redhat | Fedora Core | core_3.0 |
| Trustix | Secure Linux | 2.0 |
References
- http://secunia.com/advisories/15634/PatchVendor Advisory
- http://secunia.com/advisories/17118
- http://www.debian.org/security/2005/dsa-854
- http://www.redhat.com/archives/fedora-announce-list/2005-June/msg00007.htmlPatchVendor Advisory
- http://www.redhat.com/support/errata/RHSA-2005-505.html
- http://www.securityfocus.com/archive/1/430292/100/0/threaded
- http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/13906
- http://www.trustix.org/errata/2005/0028/PatchVendor Advisory
- https://bugzilla.redhat.com/bugzilla/show_bug.cgi?id=159208PatchVendor Advisory
- https://oval.cisecurity.org/repository/search/definition/oval%3Aorg.mitre.oval%3
- http://secunia.com/advisories/15634/PatchVendor Advisory
- http://secunia.com/advisories/17118
- http://www.debian.org/security/2005/dsa-854
- http://www.redhat.com/archives/fedora-announce-list/2005-June/msg00007.htmlPatchVendor Advisory
- http://www.redhat.com/support/errata/RHSA-2005-505.html
FAQ
What is CVE-2005-1267?
CVE-2005-1267 is a vulnerability with a CVSS score of 5.0 (MEDIUM). The bgp_update_print function in tcpdump 3.x does not properly handle a -1 return value from the decode_prefix4 function, which allows remote attackers to cause a denial of service (infinite loop) via...
How severe is CVE-2005-1267?
CVE-2005-1267 has been rated MEDIUM with a CVSS base score of 5.0/10. Review the CVSS metrics above for detailed severity breakdown.
Is there a patch for CVE-2005-1267?
Check the references section above for vendor advisories and patch information. Affected products include: Lbl Tcpdump, Gentoo Linux, Mandrakesoft Mandrake Linux, Redhat Fedora Core, Trustix Secure Linux.