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Test ID:1.3.6.1.4.1.25623.1.1.12.2022.5331.1
Category:Ubuntu Local Security Checks
Title:Ubuntu: Security Advisory (USN-5331-1)
Summary:The remote host is missing an update for the 'tcpdump' package(s) announced via the USN-5331-1 advisory.
Description:Summary:
The remote host is missing an update for the 'tcpdump' package(s) announced via the USN-5331-1 advisory.

Vulnerability Insight:
It was discovered that tcpdump incorrectly handled certain inputs.
An attacker could possibly use this issue to cause a denial of service,
or possibly execute arbitrary code. (CVE-2018-16301)

It was discovered that tcpdump incorrectly handled certain captured data.
An attacker could possibly use this issue to cause a denial of service.
(CVE-2020-8037)

Affected Software/OS:
'tcpdump' package(s) on Ubuntu 16.04.

Solution:
Please install the updated package(s).

CVSS Score:
5.0

CVSS Vector:
AV:N/AC:L/Au:N/C:N/I:N/A:P

Cross-Ref: Common Vulnerability Exposure (CVE) ID: CVE-2018-16301
https://github.com/the-tcpdump-group/tcpdump/commit/ad7c25bc0decf96dc7768c9e903734d38528b1bd
Common Vulnerability Exposure (CVE) ID: CVE-2020-8037
https://support.apple.com/kb/HT212325
https://support.apple.com/kb/HT212326
https://support.apple.com/kb/HT212327
https://lists.fedoraproject.org/archives/list/package-announce@lists.fedoraproject.org/message/F2MX34MJIUJQGL6CMEPLTKFOOOC3CJ4Z/
https://lists.fedoraproject.org/archives/list/package-announce@lists.fedoraproject.org/message/LWDBONZVLC6BAOR2KM376DJCM4H3FERV/
http://seclists.org/fulldisclosure/2021/Apr/51
https://github.com/the-tcpdump-group/tcpdump/commit/32027e199368dad9508965aae8cd8de5b6ab5231
https://lists.debian.org/debian-lts-announce/2020/11/msg00018.html
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