MEDIUM · 5.3

CVE-2019-15165

sf-pcapng.c in libpcap before 1.9.1 does not properly validate the PHB header length before allocating memory.

Vulnerability Description

sf-pcapng.c in libpcap before 1.9.1 does not properly validate the PHB header length before allocating memory.

CVSS Score

5.3

MEDIUM

CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:N/UI:N/S:U/C:N/I:L/A:N
Attack Vector
NETWORK
Attack Complexity
LOW
Privileges Required
NONE
User Interaction
NONE
Scope
UNCHANGED
Confidentiality
NONE
Integrity
LOW
Availability
NONE

Affected Products

VendorProductVersions
TcpdumpLibpcap< 1.9.1
DebianDebian Linux8.0
OpensuseLeap15.0
OracleCommunications Operations Monitor3.4
AppleIpados13.3
AppleIphone Os13.3
AppleMac Os X>= 10.13, < 10.13.6
AppleTvos13.3
AppleWatchos6.1.1
CanonicalUbuntu Linux12.04
FedoraprojectFedora29

Related Weaknesses (CWE)

References

FAQ

What is CVE-2019-15165?

CVE-2019-15165 is a vulnerability with a CVSS score of 5.3 (MEDIUM). sf-pcapng.c in libpcap before 1.9.1 does not properly validate the PHB header length before allocating memory.

How severe is CVE-2019-15165?

CVE-2019-15165 has been rated MEDIUM with a CVSS base score of 5.3/10. Review the CVSS metrics above for detailed severity breakdown.

Is there a patch for CVE-2019-15165?

Check the references section above for vendor advisories and patch information. Affected products include: Tcpdump Libpcap, Debian Debian Linux, Opensuse Leap, Oracle Communications Operations Monitor, Apple Ipados.