Vulnerability Description
Buffer overflow in the ppp_hdlc function in print-ppp.c in tcpdump 4.6.2 and earlier allows remote attackers to cause a denial of service (crash) cia a crafted PPP packet.
CVSS Score
5.0
MEDIUM
AV:N/AC:L/Au:N/C:N/I:N/A:P
Affected Products
| Vendor | Product | Versions |
|---|---|---|
| Redhat | Tcpdump | <= 4.6.2 |
Related Weaknesses (CWE)
References
- http://advisories.mageia.org/MGASA-2014-0511.html
- http://lists.apple.com/archives/security-announce/2015/Aug/msg00001.html
- http://lists.opensuse.org/opensuse-updates/2015-03/msg00084.html
- http://packetstormsecurity.com/files/130730/tcpdump-Denial-Of-Service-Code-Execu
- http://seclists.org/tcpdump/2014/q4/72
- http://www.debian.org/security/2014/dsa-3086Vendor Advisory
- http://www.debian.org/security/2015/dsa-3193
- http://www.mandriva.com/security/advisories?name=MDVSA-2014:240
- http://www.mandriva.com/security/advisories?name=MDVSA-2015:125
- http://www.securityfocus.com/archive/1/534829/100/0/threaded
- http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/71468
- http://www.ubuntu.com/usn/USN-2433-1PatchVendor Advisory
- https://github.com/the-tcpdump-group/tcpdump/commit/0f95d441e4b5d7512cc5c326c866Exploit
- https://support.apple.com/kb/HT205031
- http://advisories.mageia.org/MGASA-2014-0511.html
FAQ
What is CVE-2014-9140?
CVE-2014-9140 is a vulnerability with a CVSS score of 5.0 (MEDIUM). Buffer overflow in the ppp_hdlc function in print-ppp.c in tcpdump 4.6.2 and earlier allows remote attackers to cause a denial of service (crash) cia a crafted PPP packet.
How severe is CVE-2014-9140?
CVE-2014-9140 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-2014-9140?
Check the references section above for vendor advisories and patch information. Affected products include: Redhat Tcpdump.