Vulnerability Description
The telnet parser in tcpdump before 4.9.2 has a buffer over-read in print-telnet.c:telnet_parse().
CVSS Score
9.8
CRITICAL
CVSS:3.0/AV:N/AC:L/PR:N/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:H
Affected Products
| Vendor | Product | Versions |
|---|---|---|
| Tcpdump | Tcpdump | <= 4.9.1 |
Related Weaknesses (CWE)
References
- http://www.debian.org/security/2017/dsa-3971
- http://www.securitytracker.com/id/1039307
- http://www.tcpdump.org/tcpdump-changes.txtVendor Advisory
- https://access.redhat.com/errata/RHEA-2018:0705
- https://github.com/the-tcpdump-group/tcpdump/commit/8934a7d6307267d301182f19ed16Issue TrackingPatchThird Party Advisory
- https://security.gentoo.org/glsa/201709-23
- https://support.apple.com/HT208221
- http://www.debian.org/security/2017/dsa-3971
- http://www.securitytracker.com/id/1039307
- http://www.tcpdump.org/tcpdump-changes.txtVendor Advisory
- https://access.redhat.com/errata/RHEA-2018:0705
- https://github.com/the-tcpdump-group/tcpdump/commit/8934a7d6307267d301182f19ed16Issue TrackingPatchThird Party Advisory
- https://security.gentoo.org/glsa/201709-23
- https://support.apple.com/HT208221
FAQ
What is CVE-2017-12988?
CVE-2017-12988 is a vulnerability with a CVSS score of 9.8 (CRITICAL). The telnet parser in tcpdump before 4.9.2 has a buffer over-read in print-telnet.c:telnet_parse().
How severe is CVE-2017-12988?
CVE-2017-12988 has been rated CRITICAL with a CVSS base score of 9.8/10. This is considered a critical vulnerability requiring immediate attention.
Is there a patch for CVE-2017-12988?
Check the references section above for vendor advisories and patch information. Affected products include: Tcpdump Tcpdump.