CVE-2019-15162
Medium
Description
rpcapd/daemon.c in libpcap before 1.9.1 on non-Windows platforms provides details about why authentication failed, which might make it easier for attackers to enumerate valid usernames.
SeverityMedium
CVSS5.3
Exploit probability—
ProductTcpdump Libpcap
PublishedOct 3, 2019
First seenOct 3, 2019
How to fix
Update
- tcpdump libpcap1.9.1 or later
Vendor advisories
- lists.fedoraproject.org/archives/list/package-announce%40lists.fedoraproject.org/message/5P5K3DQ4TFSZBDB3XN4CZNJNQ3UIF3D3/
- lists.fedoraproject.org/archives/list/package-announce%40lists.fedoraproject.org/message/UZTIPUWABYUE5KQOLCKAW65AUUSB7QO6/
- lists.fedoraproject.org/archives/list/package-announce%40lists.fedoraproject.org/message/GBIEKWLNIR62KZ5GA7EDXZS52HU6OE5F/
Affected products
| Product | Affected versions | Fixed in |
|---|---|---|
| tcpdump libpcap | v < 1.9.1 | 1.9.1 |
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