Vulnerability Description
Off-by-one buffer overflow in the parse_elements function in the 802.11 printer code (print-802_11.c) for tcpdump 3.9.5 and earlier allows remote attackers to cause a denial of service (crash) via a crafted 802.11 frame. NOTE: this was originally referred to as heap-based, but it might be stack-based.
CVSS Score
MEDIUM
Affected Products
| Vendor | Product | Versions |
|---|---|---|
| Tcpdump | Tcpdump | <= 3.9.5 |
Related Weaknesses (CWE)
References
- http://cvs.tcpdump.org/cgi-bin/cvsweb/tcpdump/print-802_11.c
- http://cvs.tcpdump.org/cgi-bin/cvsweb/tcpdump/print-802_11.c?r1=1.31.2.11&r2=1.3
- http://docs.info.apple.com/article.html?artnum=307179
- http://fedoranews.org/cms/node/2798
- http://fedoranews.org/cms/node/2799
- http://lists.apple.com/archives/security-announce/2007/Dec/msg00002.html
- http://seclists.org/fulldisclosure/2007/Mar/0003.html
- http://secunia.com/advisories/24318Vendor Advisory
- http://secunia.com/advisories/24354Vendor Advisory
- http://secunia.com/advisories/24423Vendor Advisory
- http://secunia.com/advisories/24451Vendor Advisory
- http://secunia.com/advisories/24583Vendor Advisory
- http://secunia.com/advisories/24610Vendor Advisory
- http://secunia.com/advisories/27580Vendor Advisory
- http://secunia.com/advisories/28136Vendor Advisory
FAQ
What is CVE-2007-1218?
CVE-2007-1218 is a vulnerability with a CVSS score of 6.8 (MEDIUM). Off-by-one buffer overflow in the parse_elements function in the 802.11 printer code (print-802_11.c) for tcpdump 3.9.5 and earlier allows remote attackers to cause a denial of service (crash) via a c...
How severe is CVE-2007-1218?
CVE-2007-1218 has been rated MEDIUM with a CVSS base score of 6.8/10. Review the CVSS metrics above for detailed severity breakdown.
Is there a patch for CVE-2007-1218?
Check the references section above for vendor advisories and patch information. Affected products include: Tcpdump Tcpdump.