Security readout for executives and security teams
CVE-2017-13023 is a tcpdump flaw in its IPv6 mobility packet parser before version 4.9.2. A malformed packet or capture could make tcpdump read beyond an expected buffer. The source bundle does not provide CVSS, CWE, or confirmed business impact beyond the over-read condition. Exposure is most plausible where tcpdump before 4.9.2 processes IPv6 mobility traffic or untrusted packet captures. Systems using vendor-packaged tcpdump should be checked against the listed Debian, Gentoo, Apple, and Red Hat advisories. Prioritize as routine remediation unless tcpdump is used heavily on untrusted traffic or shared forensic captures. The absence of CVSS and KEV evidence lowers urgency, but exposed security tooling should still be updated promptly. Mitigation focus: Upgrade tcpdump to 4.9.2 or a vendor-fixed package.; Apply relevant Debian, Gentoo, Apple, or Red Hat security updates.; Avoid processing untrusted packet captures with vulnerable tcpdump versions..
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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
- RHEA-2018:0705CVE reference · vendor-advisory, x_refsource_REDHAT
- https://github.com/the-tcpdump-group/tcpdump/commit/b8e559afaeb8fe0604a1f8e3ad4dc1445de07a00CVE reference · x_refsource_CONFIRM
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