Security readout for executives and security teams
CVE-2017-12993 is a tcpdump parsing flaw in Juniper protocol handling before version 4.9.2. A malformed packet or capture could make tcpdump read beyond expected memory. For organizations, the risk is mainly on systems using tcpdump or bundled OS packages to inspect network traffic. Exposure is likely where tcpdump before 4.9.2 is installed or invoked by network monitoring, troubleshooting, packet capture, or appliance workflows. The bundle does not identify specific downstream product versions beyond referenced vendor advisories. Prioritize remediation on systems that process network captures automatically or run tcpdump in operational monitoring paths. Age reduces surprise risk, but the critical score and broad OS packaging justify cleanup during vulnerability management cycles. Mitigation focus: Upgrade tcpdump to 4.9.2 or a vendor-fixed package where available.; Review Debian, Gentoo, Apple, and Red Hat advisories for platform-specific fixed packages.; Restrict packet parsing workflows to trusted captures where immediate patching is delayed..
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- Critical
- CVSS
- 9.8 (3.1)
- Known Exploited
- No
- Published
Vector: CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:N/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:H
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CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:N/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:H3.95.9Primary CVE scoreVulnerability scoring details
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9.8CriticalVector: CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:N/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:H
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/b534e304568585707c4a92422aeca25cf908ff02CVE reference · x_refsource_CONFIRM
- RHEA-2018:0705CVE reference · vendor-advisory, x_refsource_REDHAT
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