CVE-2005-1280: Medium severity Lbl Tcpdump vulnerability

Published Apr 26, 2005
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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
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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.

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