Security readout for executives and security teams
CVE-2017-12987 is a memory-reading flaw in tcpdump's IEEE 802.11 packet parser before version 4.9.2. It matters where tcpdump is used to inspect wireless traffic or packet captures. The source bundle does not provide CVSS scoring or confirmed business impact. Exposure is likely limited to systems running tcpdump before 4.9.2 that parse IEEE 802.11 traffic or related captures. Asset owners should check operating-system package versions because vendor backports may not show upstream version 4.9.2. Treat as a focused maintenance item, not an emergency based on available evidence. Prioritize patching security operations, network troubleshooting, and wireless analysis systems that process packet captures. Mitigation focus: Upgrade tcpdump to 4.9.2 or a vendor-fixed package.; Apply relevant OS security updates from Gentoo, Debian, Apple, or Red Hat guidance.; Limit tcpdump use on untrusted wireless captures until patched..
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- CVSS
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- Known Exploited
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- Published
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Source materials
- CVE List V5 sourceCVE List V5
- GLSA-201709-23CVE reference · vendor-advisory, x_refsource_GENTOO
- https://support.apple.com/HT208221CVE reference · x_refsource_CONFIRM
- https://github.com/the-tcpdump-group/tcpdump/commit/99798bd9a41bd3d03fdc1e949810a38967f20ed3CVE reference · x_refsource_CONFIRM
- https://github.com/the-tcpdump-group/tcpdump/commit/2ecb9d2c67d9119250c54811a6ce4d0f2ddf44f1CVE reference · x_refsource_CONFIRM
- RHEA-2018:0705CVE reference · vendor-advisory, x_refsource_REDHAT
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