CVE-2023-1801

tcpdump: OOB write in SMB decoder

Published Apr 7, 2023 CVSS 3.1 · 6.5 Medium EPSS < 1% KEV · Not listed
Description
The SMB protocol decoder in tcpdump version 4.99.3 can perform an out-of-bounds write when decoding a crafted network packet.

Remediation

Vendor Solution

If using tcpdump 4.99.3, upgrade to 4.99.4.


Vendor Workaround

Do not enable the SMB printer when building tcpdump 4.99.3.

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History

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Weaknesses

Sources

Status
PUBLISHED
Assigner
Tcpdump
Published
Updated
Feb 13, 2025, 4:39 PM
Reserved
Apr 2, 2023, 11:09 AM
Status
Modified
Published
Apr 7, 2023, 9:15 PM
Modified
Jun 17, 2026, 5:28 AM
Severity
Moderate
Public date
Apr 7, 2023, 12:00 AM