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CVE-2014-9140

Buffer overflow in the ppp_hdlc function in print-ppp.c in tcpdump 4.6.2 and ear...

Medium CVSS 5.0

Overview

Buffer overflow in the ppp_hdlc function in print-ppp.c in tcpdump 4.6.2 and earlier allows remote attackers to cause a denial of service (crash) cia a crafted PPP packet.

CWE: CWE-119 Published: 2014-12-05T16:59:12.910
Risk analysis

This vulnerability is rated 🟡 MEDIUM.

  • CVSS: 5.0 (MEDIUM)
  • Detected tags: none (tag impact: LOW)

Recommended actions:

  • Prioritize remediation based on business criticality and exposure.
  • Limit exposure and increase monitoring until fixed.

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