CVE-2017-11108 describes a heap-based buffer over-read vulnerability in tcpdump version 4.9.0, specifically within the EXTRACT_16BITS function when processing Spanning Tree Protocol (STP) data. This flaw allows remote attackers to trigger a denial of service by sending crafted packet data, leading to an application crash. Rated 7.5 HIGH, the vulnerability is easily exploitable over the network with no user interaction required, resulting in high availability impact. While there is no evidence of active exploitation or public exploit code, the vulnerability has received some community and media attention.
| Vendor | Product | Version(s) | CPE |
|---|---|---|---|
4.9.0CPE matchmatch criteria | cpe:2.3:a:tcpdump:tcpdump:4.9.0:*:*:*:*:*:*:* |
CVSS version used by this source: 3.0
CVSS:3.0/AV:N/AC:L/PR:N/UI:N/S:U/C:N/I:N/A:H
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