CVE-2005-1280: Medium severity Lbl Tcpdump vulnerability
Published Apr 26, 2005
·Updated
The rsvpprint function in tcpdump 3.9.1 and earlier allows remote attackers to cause a denial of service (infinite loop) via a crafted RSVP packet of length 4.
Affected Software
1 affected component
Lbl Tcpdump<=3.9.1
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-2005-1280?
CVE-2005-1280 is a denial of service vulnerability with a high severity that can cause tcpdump to enter an infinite loop.
2
How do I fix CVE-2005-1280?
To fix CVE-2005-1280, upgrade tcpdump to version 3.9.2 or later.
3
Which versions of tcpdump are affected by CVE-2005-1280?
CVE-2005-1280 affects tcpdump versions up to and including 3.9.1.
4
What impact does CVE-2005-1280 have on systems?
The impact of CVE-2005-1280 is that it allows remote attackers to cause a denial of service, rendering the tcpdump utility unusable.
5
Is CVE-2005-1280 exploitable remotely?
Yes, CVE-2005-1280 is remotely exploitable through a crafted RSVP packet.