CVE-2014-8767

CVE-2014-8767 is a medium-severity vulnerability in Redhat Tcpdump with a CVSS 2.0 base score of 5.0. It is not currently listed as actively exploited by CISA, and its EPSS exploit-prediction score is low. The underlying weakness is classified as CWE-189.

Key facts

• Severity: Medium (CVSS 2.0 base score 5.0)
• EPSS exploit prediction: 5% (92nd percentile)
• Actively exploited: Not listed in CISA KEV
• Weakness: CWE-189
• Affected product: Redhat Tcpdump
• Published: 2014-11-20
• Last modified: 2026-06-17

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.

Frequently asked questions

What is 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 of service (crash) via a crafted length value in an OLSR frame.

How severe is CVE-2014-8767?

CVE-2014-8767 has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 5.0, rated medium severity.

Is CVE-2014-8767 being actively exploited?

It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 5% (92nd percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

What products are affected by CVE-2014-8767?

CVE-2014-8767 primarily affects Redhat Tcpdump. In total, 17 product configurations (CPEs) are listed as vulnerable; see the affected-products list for the exact versions.

How do I fix CVE-2014-8767?

Review the linked vendor and NVD advisories for patched versions and mitigations, then upgrade or apply the recommended workaround.

When was CVE-2014-8767 published?

CVE-2014-8767 was published on 2014-11-20 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

References

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

Affected products (17)

• cpe:2.3:a:redhat:tcpdump:3.9.6:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
• cpe:2.3:a:redhat:tcpdump:3.9.7:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
• cpe:2.3:a:redhat:tcpdump:3.9.8:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
• cpe:2.3:a:redhat:tcpdump:4.0.0:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
• cpe:2.3:a:redhat:tcpdump:4.1.0:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
• cpe:2.3:a:redhat:tcpdump:4.1.1:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
• cpe:2.3:a:redhat:tcpdump:4.1.2:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
• cpe:2.3:a:redhat:tcpdump:4.2.1:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
• cpe:2.3:a:redhat:tcpdump:4.3.0:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
• cpe:2.3:a:redhat:tcpdump:4.3.1:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
• cpe:2.3:a:redhat:tcpdump:4.4.0:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
• cpe:2.3:a:redhat:tcpdump:4.5.0:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
• cpe:2.3:a:redhat:tcpdump:4.5.1:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
• cpe:2.3:a:redhat:tcpdump:4.5.2:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
• cpe:2.3:a:redhat:tcpdump:4.6.0:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
• cpe:2.3:a:redhat:tcpdump:4.6.1:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
• cpe:2.3:a:redhat:tcpdump:4.6.2:*:*:*:*:*:*:*

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