CVE-2005-1279: Medium severity Lbl Tcpdump vulnerability
Published Apr 26, 2005
·Updated
tcpdump 3.8.3 and earlier allows remote attackers to cause a denial of service (infinite loop) via a crafted (1) BGP packet, which is not properly handled by RTROUTINGINFO, or (2) LDP packet, which is not properly handled by the ldpprint function.
Affected Software
1 affected component
Lbl Tcpdump<=3.8.3
Event History
Apr 26, 2005
CVE Published
via MITRE·08:00 AM
Data Sourced
via MITRE·08:00 AM
Description
Frequently Asked Questions
1
What is the severity of CVE-2005-1279?
CVE-2005-1279 has been classified as a denial of service vulnerability, which can lead to a service interruption.
2
How do I fix CVE-2005-1279?
To fix CVE-2005-1279, upgrade tcpdump to version 3.8.3 or later.
3
What software is affected by CVE-2005-1279?
CVE-2005-1279 affects tcpdump versions up to and including 3.8.3.
4
What types of packets cause the issue in CVE-2005-1279?
CVE-2005-1279 is caused by improperly handled BGP and LDP packets.
5
Can CVE-2005-1279 be exploited remotely?
Yes, CVE-2005-1279 can be exploited remotely by sending crafted BGP or LDP packets.