Vulnerability Description
tcpdump 4.9.0 allows remote attackers to cause a denial of service (heap-based buffer over-read and application crash) via crafted packet data. The crash occurs in the EXTRACT_16BITS function, called from the stp_print function for the Spanning Tree Protocol.
CVSS Score
HIGH
Affected Products
| Vendor | Product | Versions |
|---|---|---|
| Tcpdump | Tcpdump | 4.9.0 |
Related Weaknesses (CWE)
References
- http://www.debian.org/security/2017/dsa-3971
- https://access.redhat.com/errata/RHEA-2018:0705
- https://bugzilla.redhat.com/show_bug.cgi?id=1468504Issue TrackingThird Party Advisory
- https://security.gentoo.org/glsa/201709-23
- https://support.apple.com/HT208221
- http://www.debian.org/security/2017/dsa-3971
- https://access.redhat.com/errata/RHEA-2018:0705
- https://bugzilla.redhat.com/show_bug.cgi?id=1468504Issue TrackingThird Party Advisory
- https://security.gentoo.org/glsa/201709-23
- https://support.apple.com/HT208221
FAQ
What is CVE-2017-11108?
CVE-2017-11108 is a vulnerability with a CVSS score of 7.5 (HIGH). tcpdump 4.9.0 allows remote attackers to cause a denial of service (heap-based buffer over-read and application crash) via crafted packet data. The crash occurs in the EXTRACT_16BITS function, called ...
How severe is CVE-2017-11108?
CVE-2017-11108 has been rated HIGH with a CVSS base score of 7.5/10. Review the CVSS metrics above for detailed severity breakdown.
Is there a patch for CVE-2017-11108?
Check the references section above for vendor advisories and patch information. Affected products include: Tcpdump Tcpdump.