Security readout for executives and security teams
CVE-2015-2155 affects tcpdump before 4.7.2. A malicious packet or packet data could make tcpdump crash, and the CVE description says arbitrary code execution may be possible. The available bundle does not provide CVSS details or confirmed exploitation, so urgency depends on whether vulnerable tcpdump is installed and used on untrusted network traffic. Exposure is most likely where tcpdump earlier than 4.7.2 is installed and used to inspect untrusted live traffic or packet captures. Appliances, servers, analyst workstations, and distributions that shipped vulnerable tcpdump packages should be reviewed against their vendor advisories. Treat as a high-priority hygiene fix for environments using tcpdump. The main business risk is analyst or monitoring system disruption, with possible code execution noted but not quantified. Patch through normal emergency or accelerated maintenance channels where tcpdump handles untrusted traffic. Mitigation focus: Upgrade tcpdump to 4.7.2 or a vendor-fixed package.; Prioritize systems that inspect untrusted traffic or packet captures.; Use distribution advisories for exact fixed package versions..
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Source materials
- CVE List V5 sourceCVE List V5
- https://bugzilla.redhat.com/show_bug.cgi?id=1201798CVE reference · x_refsource_CONFIRM
- RHSA-2017:1871CVE reference · vendor-advisory, x_refsource_REDHAT
- GLSA-201510-04CVE reference · vendor-advisory, x_refsource_GENTOO
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