Vulnerability Description
Integer underflow in the olsr_print function in tcpdump 3.9.6 through 4.6.2, when in verbose mode, allows remote attackers to cause a denial of service (crash) via a crafted length value in an OLSR frame.
CVSS Score
5.0
MEDIUM
AV:N/AC:L/Au:N/C:N/I:N/A:P
Affected Products
| Vendor | Product | Versions |
|---|---|---|
| Redhat | Tcpdump | 3.9.6 |
| Opensuse | Opensuse | 13.1 |
Related Weaknesses (CWE)
References
- http://advisories.mageia.org/MGASA-2014-0503.html
- http://lists.apple.com/archives/security-announce/2015/Aug/msg00001.html
- http://lists.opensuse.org/opensuse-updates/2015-02/msg00062.html
- http://packetstormsecurity.com/files/129155/tcpdump-4.6.2-OSLR-Denial-Of-ServiceExploit
- http://seclists.org/fulldisclosure/2014/Nov/47Exploit
- http://www.debian.org/security/2014/dsa-3086
- http://www.mandriva.com/security/advisories?name=MDVSA-2014:240
- http://www.mandriva.com/security/advisories?name=MDVSA-2015:125
- http://www.oracle.com/technetwork/topics/security/bulletinjul2015-2511963.html
- http://www.securityfocus.com/archive/1/534011/100/0/threaded
- http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/71150Exploit
- http://www.ubuntu.com/usn/USN-2433-1
- https://exchange.xforce.ibmcloud.com/vulnerabilities/98765
- https://support.apple.com/kb/HT205031
- http://advisories.mageia.org/MGASA-2014-0503.html
FAQ
What is CVE-2014-8767?
CVE-2014-8767 is a vulnerability with a CVSS score of 5.0 (MEDIUM). Integer underflow in the olsr_print function in tcpdump 3.9.6 through 4.6.2, when in verbose mode, allows remote attackers to cause a denial of service (crash) via a crafted length value in an OLSR fr...
How severe is CVE-2014-8767?
CVE-2014-8767 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-2014-8767?
Check the references section above for vendor advisories and patch information. Affected products include: Redhat Tcpdump, Opensuse Opensuse.