SB2019100410 - Heap-based buffer overread in tcpdump (Alpine package)
Published: October 4, 2019
Security Bulletin ID
SB2019100410
Severity
Low
Patch available
YES
Number of vulnerabilities
1
Exploitation vector
Remote access
Highest impact
Denial of service
Breakdown by Severity
- Low
- Medium
- High
- Critical
Description
This security bulletin contains information about 1 security vulnerability.
1) Heap-based buffer overread (CVE-ID: CVE-2017-16808)
The vulnerability allows a remote attacker to cause DoS condition on the target system.
The vulnerability exists due to heap-based buffer overread in 'addrtoname.c' when handling malicious input. A remote attacker can supply a specially crafted pcap fil, trigger buffer overread and cause the service to crash.
Successful exploitation of the vulnerability results in denial of service.
Remediation
Install update from vendor's website.