tcpdump CVE-2014-9140 Buffer Overflow Vulnerability

BID:71468

Info

tcpdump CVE-2014-9140 Buffer Overflow Vulnerability

Bugtraq ID: 71468
Class: Boundary Condition Error
CVE: CVE-2014-9140
Remote: Yes
Local: No
Published: Nov 18 2014 12:00AM
Updated: Nov 03 2015 07:01PM
Credit: Steffen Bauch
Vulnerable: Ubuntu Ubuntu Linux 12.04 LTS i386
Ubuntu Ubuntu Linux 12.04 LTS amd64
Ubuntu Ubuntu Linux 10.04 sparc
Ubuntu Ubuntu Linux 10.04 powerpc
Ubuntu Ubuntu Linux 10.04 i386
Ubuntu Ubuntu Linux 10.04 ARM
Ubuntu Ubuntu Linux 10.04 amd64
Gentoo Linux
Debian Linux 6.0 sparc
Debian Linux 6.0 s/390
Debian Linux 6.0 powerpc
Debian Linux 6.0 mips
Debian Linux 6.0 ia-64
Debian Linux 6.0 ia-32
Debian Linux 6.0 arm
Debian Linux 6.0 amd64
Not Vulnerable:

Discussion

tcpdump CVE-2014-9140 Buffer Overflow Vulnerability

tcpdump is prone to a buffer-overflow vulnerability.

An attacker can exploit this issue to execute arbitrary code in the context of the affected application. Failed exploit attempts may crash the application, denying service to legitimate users.

Exploit / POC

tcpdump CVE-2014-9140 Buffer Overflow Vulnerability

Currently, we are not aware of any working exploits. If you feel we are in error or if you are aware of more recent information, please mail us at: [email protected].

Solution / Fix

tcpdump CVE-2014-9140 Buffer Overflow Vulnerability

Solution:
Updates are available. Please see the references or vendor advisory for more information.

References

tcpdump CVE-2014-9140 Buffer Overflow Vulnerability

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