CVE-2019-15161 Integer overflow in n/a
A variable reuse flaw in libpcap's rpcapd daemon mishandles length values, potentially allowing attackers to execute code or cause denial of service via crafted requests.
- Exploited in the wild
- Not known
- Login needed
- Not needed
- Attackable
- Over the internet
- Victim action needed
- Not needed
- Fix
- Available
What is CVE-2019-15161?
CVE-2019-15161 is a medium-severity vulnerability in n/a, published on 3 Oct 2019. An attacker can exploit it over the internet without logging in, with no action from the victim.
Official description
rpcapd/daemon.c in libpcap before 1.9.1 mishandles certain length values because of reuse of a variable. This may open up an attack vector involving extra data at the end of a request.
Weakness: CWE-131
Which versions are affected by CVE-2019-15161?
It affects 1 product.
Products include Tcpdump Libpcap.
How do I fix CVE-2019-15161?
Upgrade to a fixed version.
Is CVE-2019-15161 being exploited?
There is no known exploitation of CVE-2019-15161 in the wild and no public exploit code.
Other vulnerabilities in n/a
Sources
Also known as ALPINE-CVE-2019-15161, DEBIAN-CVE-2019-15161, GHSA-mpx8-phwc-v8wq.