CVE-2015-0261

tcpdump: IPv6 mobility printer mobility_opt_print() typecastimg/signedness error

Published Mar 24, 2015 CVSS 2.0 · 7.5 High EPSS 6.8% KEV · Not listed
Description
Integer signedness error in the mobility_opt_print function in the IPv6 mobility printer in tcpdump before 4.7.2 allows remote attackers to cause a denial of service (out-of-bounds read and crash) or possibly execute arbitrary code via a negative length value.

Remediation

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Advisories

Source ID Title
Debian DLA Debian DLA DLA-174-1 tcpdump security update
Debian DSA Debian DSA DSA-3193-1 tcpdump security update
EUVD EUVD EUVD-2015-0279 Integer signedness error in the mobility_opt_print function in the IPv6 mobility printer in tcpdump before 4.7.2 allows remote attackers to cause a denial of service (out-of-bounds read and crash) or possibly execute arbitrary code via a negative length value.
Ubuntu USN Ubuntu USN USN-2580-1 tcpdump vulnerabilities
History

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Status
PUBLISHED
Assigner
redhat
Published
Updated
Aug 6, 2024, 4:03 AM
Reserved
Nov 18, 2014, 12:00 AM
Status
Modified
Published
Mar 24, 2015, 5:59 PM
Modified
Jun 17, 2026, 12:19 AM
Severity
Moderate
Public date
Mar 9, 2015, 12:00 AM