CVE-2003-0989
tcpdump before 3.8.1 allows remote attackers to cause a denial of service (infinite loop) via...
CVE-2003-0989 is a high vulnerability (CVSS 7.5) in Redhat Tcpdump, published January 15, 2004. No source lists public exploit code. EPSS puts the chance of exploitation in the next 30 days at 5.26%, the 92nd percentile. Fixed in tcpdump 3.8.1.
- Severity
- 7.5 HighCVSS 2.0, NVD
- Exploit chance
- 5.26%EPSS, 92nd percentile
- Exploitation
- None knownNot on CISA’s or ENISA’s lists
- Fixed in
3.8.1tcpdump +27 more
Description
tcpdump before 3.8.1 allows remote attackers to cause a denial of service (infinite loop) via certain ISAKMP packets, a different vulnerability than CVE-2004-0057.
Exploit likelihood
Affected products
Affected packages
| Package | Affected | Fixed |
|---|---|---|
tcpdumpDebian:12 | before 3.8.1 | 3.8.1 |
tcpdumpDebian:13 | before 3.8.1 | 3.8.1 |
tcpdumpDebian:14 | before 3.8.1 | 3.8.1 |
tcpdumpDebian:3.0 From an advisory covering 4 CVEs | before 3.6.2-2.7 | 3.6.2-2.7 |
arpwatchRed Hat:enterprise_linux:2.1::as From an advisory covering 3 CVEs | before 14:2.1a11-12.2.1AS.5 | 14:2.1a11-12.2.1AS.5 |
libpcapRed Hat:enterprise_linux:2.1::as From an advisory covering 3 CVEs | before 14:0.6.2-12.2.1AS.5 | 14:0.6.2-12.2.1AS.5 |
tcpdumpRed Hat:enterprise_linux:2.1::as From an advisory covering 3 CVEs | before 14:3.6.2-12.2.1AS.5 | 14:3.6.2-12.2.1AS.5 |
arpwatchRed Hat:enterprise_linux:2.1::aw From an advisory covering 3 CVEs | before 14:2.1a11-12.2.1AS.5 | 14:2.1a11-12.2.1AS.5 |
libpcapRed Hat:enterprise_linux:2.1::aw From an advisory covering 3 CVEs | before 14:0.6.2-12.2.1AS.5 | 14:0.6.2-12.2.1AS.5 |
tcpdumpRed Hat:enterprise_linux:2.1::aw From an advisory covering 3 CVEs | before 14:3.6.2-12.2.1AS.5 | 14:3.6.2-12.2.1AS.5 |
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| Package | Affected | Fixed |
|---|---|---|
arpwatchRed Hat:enterprise_linux:2.1::es From an advisory covering 3 CVEs | before 14:2.1a11-12.2.1AS.5 | 14:2.1a11-12.2.1AS.5 |
libpcapRed Hat:enterprise_linux:2.1::es From an advisory covering 3 CVEs | before 14:0.6.2-12.2.1AS.5 | 14:0.6.2-12.2.1AS.5 |
tcpdumpRed Hat:enterprise_linux:2.1::es From an advisory covering 3 CVEs | before 14:3.6.2-12.2.1AS.5 | 14:3.6.2-12.2.1AS.5 |
arpwatchRed Hat:enterprise_linux:2.1::ws From an advisory covering 3 CVEs | before 14:2.1a11-12.2.1AS.5 | 14:2.1a11-12.2.1AS.5 |
libpcapRed Hat:enterprise_linux:2.1::ws From an advisory covering 3 CVEs | before 14:0.6.2-12.2.1AS.5 | 14:0.6.2-12.2.1AS.5 |
tcpdumpRed Hat:enterprise_linux:2.1::ws From an advisory covering 3 CVEs | before 14:3.6.2-12.2.1AS.5 | 14:3.6.2-12.2.1AS.5 |
libpcapRed Hat:enterprise_linux:3::as From an advisory covering 3 CVEs | before 14:0.7.2-7.E3.1 | 14:0.7.2-7.E3.1 |
tcpdumpRed Hat:enterprise_linux:3::as From an advisory covering 3 CVEs | before 14:3.7.2-7.E3.1 | 14:3.7.2-7.E3.1 |
tcpdump-debuginfoRed Hat:enterprise_linux:3::as From an advisory covering 3 CVEs | before 14:3.7.2-7.E3.1 | 14:3.7.2-7.E3.1 |
libpcapRed Hat:enterprise_linux:3::desktop From an advisory covering 3 CVEs | before 14:0.7.2-7.E3.1 | 14:0.7.2-7.E3.1 |
tcpdumpRed Hat:enterprise_linux:3::desktop From an advisory covering 3 CVEs | before 14:3.7.2-7.E3.1 | 14:3.7.2-7.E3.1 |
tcpdump-debuginfoRed Hat:enterprise_linux:3::desktop From an advisory covering 3 CVEs | before 14:3.7.2-7.E3.1 | 14:3.7.2-7.E3.1 |
libpcapRed Hat:enterprise_linux:3::es From an advisory covering 3 CVEs | before 14:0.7.2-7.E3.1 | 14:0.7.2-7.E3.1 |
tcpdumpRed Hat:enterprise_linux:3::es From an advisory covering 3 CVEs | before 14:3.7.2-7.E3.1 | 14:3.7.2-7.E3.1 |
tcpdump-debuginfoRed Hat:enterprise_linux:3::es From an advisory covering 3 CVEs | before 14:3.7.2-7.E3.1 | 14:3.7.2-7.E3.1 |
libpcapRed Hat:enterprise_linux:3::ws From an advisory covering 3 CVEs | before 14:0.7.2-7.E3.1 | 14:0.7.2-7.E3.1 |
tcpdumpRed Hat:enterprise_linux:3::ws From an advisory covering 3 CVEs | before 14:3.7.2-7.E3.1 | 14:3.7.2-7.E3.1 |
tcpdump-debuginfoRed Hat:enterprise_linux:3::ws From an advisory covering 3 CVEs | before 14:3.7.2-7.E3.1 | 14:3.7.2-7.E3.1 |
What each source reports
NVD Score used
tcpdump before 3.8.1 allows remote attackers to cause a denial of service (infinite loop) via certain ISAKMP packets, a different vulnerability than CVE-2004-0057.
- Record
CVE-2003-0989- CVSS 2.0
- 7.5 High
AV:N/AC:L/Au:N/C:P/I:P/A:P - Updated
- 2026-11-02
CVE ListNo score
tcpdump before 3.8.1 allows remote attackers to cause a denial of service (infinite loop) via certain ISAKMP packets, a different vulnerability than CVE-2004-0057.
- Record
CVE-2003-0989- Updated
- 2026-11-02
EUVDEUVD-2003-0979No score
tcpdump before 3.8.1 allows remote attackers to cause a denial of service (infinite loop) via certain ISAKMP packets, a different vulnerability than CVE-2004-0057.
- Record
EUVD-2003-0979- Updated
- 2026-11-03
GitHub AdvisoriesGHSA-945j-48p3-f37wNo score
tcpdump before 3.8.1 allows remote attackers to cause a denial of service (infinite loop) via...
tcpdump before 3.8.1 allows remote attackers to cause a denial of service (infinite loop) via certain ISAKMP packets, a different vulnerability than CVE-2004-0057.
- Record
GHSA-945j-48p3-f37w- Updated
- 2026-11-02
OSVNo score
tcpdump before 3.8.1 allows remote attackers to cause a denial of service (infinite loop) via certain ISAKMP packets, a different vulnerability than CVE-2004-0057.
- Record
CVE-2003-0989- Updated
- 2026-11-02
OSVDEBIAN-CVE-2003-0989No score
tcpdump before 3.8.1 allows remote attackers to cause a denial of service (infinite loop) via certain ISAKMP packets, a different vulnerability than CVE-2004-0057.
- Record
DEBIAN-CVE-2003-0989- Updated
- 2026-11-02
History
| Recorded | Changed | Sources |
|---|---|---|
| affected, facts | ||
| aliases | EUVD | |
| first indexed | CVE List, GitHub Advisories, NVD, OSV |
Dates are when Every CVE recorded each change. Upstream dates may differ.
References
redhat.com/archives/fedora-announce-list/2004-March/msg00006.html
secunia.com/advisories/10718
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securityfocus.com/bid/9507
marc.info?l=bugtraq&m=107577418225627&w=2
securitytracker.com/id?1008716
lwn.net/Alerts/66805
kb.cert.org/vuls/id/738518
mandriva.com/security/advisories?name=MDKSA-2004:008
oval.cisecurity.org/repository/search/definition/oval%3Aorg.mitre.oval%3Adef%3A847
debian.org/security/2004/dsa-425
lists.apple.com/archives/security-announce/2004/Feb/msg00000.html
nvd.nist.gov/vuln/detail/CVE-2003-0989
github.com/advisories/GHSA-945j-48p3-f37w
security-tracker.debian.org/tracker/CVE-2003-0989
access.redhat.com/errata/RHSA-2004:008
marc.theaimsgroup.com?l=tcpdump-workers&m=107325073018070
bugzilla.redhat.com/show_bug.cgi?id=113008
security.access.redhat.com/data/csaf/v2/advisories/2004/rhsa-2004_008.json
cve.org/CVERecord?id=CVE-2003-0989