#VU7686 Improper input validation in Tcpdump - CVE-2015-2155
Published: August 3, 2017
Vulnerability identifier: #VU7686
Vulnerability risk: High
CVSSv4.0: CVSS:4.0/AV:N/AC:L/AT:N/PR:N/UI:N/VC:H/VI:H/VA:H/SC:N/SI:N/SA:N/E:U/U:Amber
CVE-ID: CVE-2015-2155
CWE-ID: CWE-20
Exploitation vector: Remote access
Exploit availability:
No public exploit available
Vulnerable software:
Tcpdump
Tcpdump
Software vendor:
Tcpdump.org
Tcpdump.org
Description
The vulnerability allows a remote attacker to execute arbitrary code.
The weakness exists due to an error in the Force printer. A remote attacker can send a specially crafted request and execute arbitrary code on the target system.
Successful exploitation of the vulnerability may result in system compromise.
The weakness exists due to an error in the Force printer. A remote attacker can send a specially crafted request and execute arbitrary code on the target system.
Successful exploitation of the vulnerability may result in system compromise.
Remediation
Update to version 4.7.2 or later.