CVE-2003-0108

Description

isakmp_sub_print in tcpdump 3.6 through 3.7.1 allows remote attackers to cause a denial of service (CPU consumption) via a certain malformed ISAKMP packet to UDP port 500, which causes tcpdump to enter an infinite loop.

5.0
CVSS
Severity: Medium
CVSS 2.0 •
EPSS 17.04% Top 10%
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Affected: n/a n/a
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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the severity of CVE-2003-0108?
CVE-2003-0108 has been scored as a medium severity vulnerability.
How to fix CVE-2003-0108?
To fix CVE-2003-0108, make sure you are using an up-to-date version of the affected component(s) by checking the vendor release notes. As for now, there are no other specific guidelines available.
Is CVE-2003-0108 being actively exploited in the wild?
It is possible that CVE-2003-0108 is being exploited or will be exploited in a near future based on public information. According to its EPSS score, there is a ~17% probability that this vulnerability will be exploited by malicious actors in the next 30 days.
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