CVE-2004-0184: Integer underflow in the isakmp_id_print for TCPDUMP 3.8.1 and earlier allows remote attackers to cause a d...

Security readout for executives and security teams

A malformed ISAKMP packet can crash vulnerable tcpdump versions, including 3.8.1 and earlier. This affects packet capture and monitoring workflows, not business applications directly. Risk is highest where tcpdump runs continuously on sensors, troubleshooting hosts, or security monitoring systems exposed to untrusted network traffic. Exposure is likely limited to systems running tcpdump 3.8.1 or earlier, especially automated packet-capture jobs, network sensors, and analysts processing untrusted traffic or capture files containing ISAKMP/IPsec packets. Prioritize as a patching and monitoring resilience issue. It is unlikely to compromise data directly, but it can blind packet-capture workflows or crash diagnostic tooling during network events. Mitigation focus: Inventory hosts and appliances running tcpdump 3.8.1 or earlier.; Apply vendor tcpdump updates from the relevant OS distribution advisory.; Avoid processing untrusted packet captures with vulnerable tcpdump versions..

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Jun 30, 2026, 06:10 UTC (UTC+00:00)

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