Vulnerability Details : CVE-2017-12990
The ISAKMP parser in tcpdump before 4.9.2 could enter an infinite loop due to bugs in print-isakmp.c, several functions.
Exploit prediction scoring system (EPSS) score for CVE-2017-12990
Probability of exploitation activity in the next 30 days: 0.72%
Percentile, the proportion of vulnerabilities that are scored at or less: ~ 78 % EPSS Score History EPSS FAQ
CVSS scores for CVE-2017-12990
| Base Score | Base Severity | CVSS Vector | Exploitability Score | Impact Score | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
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5.0
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MEDIUM | AV:N/AC:L/Au:N/C:N/I:N/A:P |
10.0
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2.9
|
nvd@nist.gov |
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7.5
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HIGH | CVSS:3.0/AV:N/AC:L/PR:N/UI:N/S:U/C:N/I:N/A:H |
3.9
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3.6
|
nvd@nist.gov |
CWE ids for CVE-2017-12990
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The product contains an iteration or loop with an exit condition that cannot be reached, i.e., an infinite loop.Assigned by: nvd@nist.gov (Primary)
References for CVE-2017-12990
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https://security.gentoo.org/glsa/201709-23
Tcpdump: Multiple vulnerabilities (GLSA 201709-23) — Gentoo security
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http://www.debian.org/security/2017/dsa-3971
Debian -- Security Information -- DSA-3971-1 tcpdump
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https://access.redhat.com/errata/RHEA-2018:0705
RHEA-2018:0705 - Product Enhancement Advisory - Red Hat Customer Portal
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http://www.tcpdump.org/tcpdump-changes.txt
Vendor Advisory
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https://support.apple.com/HT208221
About the security content of macOS High Sierra 10.13.1, Security Update 2017-001 Sierra, and Security Update 2017-004 El Capitan - Apple Support
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https://github.com/the-tcpdump-group/tcpdump/commit/c2ef693866beae071a24b45c49f9674af1df4028
CVE-2017-12990/Fix printing of ISAKMPv1 Notification payload data. · the-tcpdump-group/tcpdump@c2ef693 · GitHubIssue Tracking;Patch;Third Party Advisory
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http://www.securitytracker.com/id/1039307
Tcpdump Multiple Flaws Let Remote Users View Potentially Sensitive Information, Deny Service, and Execute Arbitrary Code - SecurityTracker
Products affected by CVE-2017-12990
- cpe:2.3:a:tcpdump:tcpdump:*:*:*:*:*:*:*:*