Security readout for executives and security teams
CVE-2017-13043 is a tcpdump parsing flaw: versions before 4.9.2 can read past a buffer while decoding certain BGP multicast VPN data. The main business concern is disruption or unintended memory exposure during packet analysis, especially in network operations and security tooling. Exposure is most likely where tcpdump before 4.9.2 is used to inspect BGP traffic or packet captures containing BGP data. Downstream operating system packages may be affected depending on vendor packaging, as Gentoo, Debian, Apple, and Red Hat references are listed. Treat as a targeted maintenance item, not an emergency, unless tcpdump is used heavily on untrusted BGP traffic. Prioritize network operations, packet-analysis hosts, and security tooling images because vulnerable parsing code may be reached during normal troubleshooting workflows. Mitigation focus: Upgrade tcpdump to 4.9.2 or a vendor-fixed package.; Apply relevant Gentoo, Debian, Apple, or Red Hat vendor guidance.; Limit tcpdump analysis of untrusted captures until patched..
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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/d515b4b4a300479cdf1a6e0d1bb95bc1f9fee514CVE reference · x_refsource_CONFIRM
- RHEA-2018:0705CVE reference · vendor-advisory, x_refsource_REDHAT
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