# CVE-2014-8767: Integer underflow in the olsr\_print function in tcpdump 3.9.6 through 4.6.2, when in verbose mode, allows remote attackers to cause a denial

- Severity: no CVSS score reported
- Known exploited (CISA KEV): no
- Published: 2014-11-20 · Updated: 2024-08-06

## Affected

- n/a: version range not reported

## Description

Integer underflow in the olsr_print function in tcpdump 3.9.6 through 4.6.2, when in verbose mode, allows remote attackers to cause a denial of service (crash) via a crafted length value in an OLSR frame.

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## References

- http://www.mandriva.com/security/advisories?name=MDVSA-2014:240
- http://www.mandriva.com/security/advisories?name=MDVSA-2015:125
- http://packetstormsecurity.com/files/129155/tcpdump-4.6.2-OSLR-Denial-Of-Service.html
- http://lists.opensuse.org/opensuse-updates/2015-02/msg00062.html
- https://exchange.xforce.ibmcloud.com/vulnerabilities/98765
- http://www.securityfocus.com/archive/1/534011/100/0/threaded
- http://www.oracle.com/technetwork/topics/security/bulletinjul2015-2511963.html
- http://seclists.org/fulldisclosure/2014/Nov/47
- http://lists.apple.com/archives/security-announce/2015/Aug/msg00001.html
- http://www.ubuntu.com/usn/USN-2433-1
- http://www.debian.org/security/2014/dsa-3086
- http://advisories.mageia.org/MGASA-2014-0503.html
- http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/71150
- https://support.apple.com/kb/HT205031

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