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CVE-2005-1279

MediumPublished

tcpdump 3.8.3 and earlier allows remote attackers to cause a denial of service (infinite loop) via a crafted (1) BGP packet, which is not properly handled...

Published: Apr 26, 2005
Updated: Aug 7, 2024
Assigning CNA: redhat
Evidence observed: Apr 26, 2005

Primary CVSS

5.0/ 10Medium

nvd · CVSS 2.0

AV:N/AC:L/Au:N/C:N/I:N/A:P

EPSS probability estimate

18.7%

Moderate · next 30 days

Percentile: 97.2%
Model date: Sep 21, 2026

EPSS is a statistical estimate, not a certainty or a measure of impact. Combine it with CVSS, KEV status, exposure and your environment.

Summary

tcpdump 3.8.3 and earlier allows remote attackers to cause a denial of service (infinite loop) via a crafted (1) BGP packet, which is not properly handled by RT_ROUTING_INFO, or (2) LDP packet, which is not properly handled by the ldp_print function.

Sources

Tcpdump 3.8.x - 'ldp_print' Infinite Loop Denial of ServiceExploit
vade79 · linux · Apr 26, 2005
Tcpdump 3.8.x - 'rt_routing_info' Infinite Loop Denial of ServiceExploit
vade79 · linux · Apr 26, 2005

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