Vulnerability Description
tcpdump 3.8 through 4.6.2 might allow remote attackers to obtain sensitive information from memory or cause a denial of service (packet loss or segmentation fault) via a crafted Ad hoc On-Demand Distance Vector (AODV) packet, which triggers an out-of-bounds memory access.
CVSS Score
MEDIUM
Affected Products
| Vendor | Product | Versions |
|---|---|---|
| Redhat | Tcpdump | 3.8.0 |
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/129157/tcpdump-4.6.2-AOVD-Unreliable-OutputExploit
- http://seclists.org/fulldisclosure/2014/Nov/49Exploit
- 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/1/534009/100/0/threaded
- http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/71153Exploit
- http://www.ubuntu.com/usn/USN-2433-1
- https://exchange.xforce.ibmcloud.com/vulnerabilities/98764
- https://support.apple.com/kb/HT205031
- http://advisories.mageia.org/MGASA-2014-0503.html
FAQ
What is CVE-2014-8769?
CVE-2014-8769 is a vulnerability with a CVSS score of 6.4 (MEDIUM). tcpdump 3.8 through 4.6.2 might allow remote attackers to obtain sensitive information from memory or cause a denial of service (packet loss or segmentation fault) via a crafted Ad hoc On-Demand Dista...
How severe is CVE-2014-8769?
CVE-2014-8769 has been rated MEDIUM with a CVSS base score of 6.4/10. Review the CVSS metrics above for detailed severity breakdown.
Is there a patch for CVE-2014-8769?
Check the references section above for vendor advisories and patch information. Affected products include: Redhat Tcpdump.