#VU22308 Input validation error in libpcap - CVE-2019-15161

Vulnerability identifier: #VU22308

Vulnerability risk: Low

CVSSv4.0: 2.7 [CVSS:4.0/AV:N/AC:L/AT:N/PR:N/UI:N/VC:L/VI:N/VA:N/SC:N/SI:N/SA:N/E:U/U:Clear]

CVE-ID: CVE-2019-15161

CWE-ID: CWE-20

Exploitation vector: Network

Exploit availability: No

Vulnerable software:
libpcap
Universal components / Libraries / Libraries used by multiple products

Vendor: Tcpdump.org

Description

The vulnerability allows a remote attacker to gain access to sensitive information.

The vulnerability exists due to insufficient validation of user-supplied input within the rpcapd/daemon.c in libpcap. A remote attacker can send specially crafted request to the application and gain access to sensitive information.

Mitigation
Install updates from vendor's website.

Vulnerable software versions

libpcap: 1.9.0

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External links
https://github.com/the-tcpdump-group/libpcap/blob/libpcap-1.9/CHANGES
https://github.com/the-tcpdump-group/libpcap/commit/617b12c0339db4891d117b661982126c495439ea
https://lists.fedoraproject.org/archives/list/package-announce@lists.fedoraproject.org/message/5P5K3DQ4TFSZBDB3XN4CZNJNQ3UIF3D3/
https://lists.fedoraproject.org/archives/list/package-announce@lists.fedoraproject.org/message/GBIEKWLNIR62KZ5GA7EDXZS52HU6OE5F/
https://lists.fedoraproject.org/archives/list/package-announce@lists.fedoraproject.org/message/UZTIPUWABYUE5KQOLCKAW65AUUSB7QO6/
https://www.tcpdump.org/public-cve-list.txt

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Q & A

Can this vulnerability be exploited remotely?

Yes. This vulnerability can be exploited by a remote non-authenticated attacker via the Internet.

Is there known malware, which exploits this vulnerability?

No. We are not aware of malware exploiting this vulnerability.