CVE-2005-1278
The isis_print function, as called by isoclns_print, in tcpdump 3.9.1 and earlier allows remote...
The isis_print function, as called by isoclns_print, in tcpdump 3.9.1 and earlier allows remote attackers to cause a denial of service (infinite loop) via a zero length, as demonstrated using a GRE packet.
Exploit likelihood
What each source reports
NVD Score used
The isis_print function, as called by isoclns_print, in tcpdump 3.9.1 and earlier allows remote attackers to cause a denial of service (infinite loop) via a zero length, as demonstrated using a GRE packet.
- Record
CVE-2005-1278- CVSS 2.0
- 5.0 Medium
AV:N/AC:L/Au:N/C:N/I:N/A:P - Updated
- 2026-11-02
CVE List No score
The isis_print function, as called by isoclns_print, in tcpdump 3.9.1 and earlier allows remote attackers to cause a denial of service (infinite loop) via a zero length, as demonstrated using a GRE packet.
- Record
CVE-2005-1278- Updated
- 2026-11-02
EUVDEUVD-2005-1281 No score
The isis_print function, as called by isoclns_print, in tcpdump 3.9.1 and earlier allows remote attackers to cause a denial of service (infinite loop) via a zero length, as demonstrated using a GRE packet.
- Record
EUVD-2005-1281- Updated
- 2026-11-03
GitHub AdvisoriesGHSA-24qh-5jcc-qhqq No score
The isis_print function, as called by isoclns_print, in tcpdump 3.9.1 and earlier allows remote...
The isis_print function, as called by isoclns_print, in tcpdump 3.9.1 and earlier allows remote attackers to cause a denial of service (infinite loop) via a zero length, as demonstrated using a GRE packet.
- Record
GHSA-24qh-5jcc-qhqq- Updated
- 2026-11-02
OSV No score
The isis_print function, as called by isoclns_print, in tcpdump 3.9.1 and earlier allows remote attackers to cause a denial of service (infinite loop) via a zero length, as demonstrated using a GRE packet.
- Record
CVE-2005-1278- Updated
- 2026-11-02
OSVDEBIAN-CVE-2005-1278 No score
The isis_print function, as called by isoclns_print, in tcpdump 3.9.1 and earlier allows remote attackers to cause a denial of service (infinite loop) via a zero length, as demonstrated using a GRE packet.
- Record
DEBIAN-CVE-2005-1278- Updated
- 2026-11-02
Affected products
Affected packages
| Package | Affected | Fixed |
|---|---|---|
tcpdumpDebian:12 |
before 3.8.3-4 | 3.8.3-4 |
tcpdumpDebian:13 |
before 3.8.3-4 | 3.8.3-4 |
tcpdumpDebian:14 |
before 3.8.3-4 | 3.8.3-4 |
arpwatchRed Hat:enterprise_linux:4::as |
before 14:2.1a13-9.RHEL4 | 14:2.1a13-9.RHEL4 |
libpcapRed Hat:enterprise_linux:4::as |
before 14:0.8.3-9.RHEL4 | 14:0.8.3-9.RHEL4 |
tcpdumpRed Hat:enterprise_linux:4::as |
before 14:3.8.2-9.RHEL4 | 14:3.8.2-9.RHEL4 |
tcpdump-debuginfoRed Hat:enterprise_linux:4::as |
before 14:3.8.2-9.RHEL4 | 14:3.8.2-9.RHEL4 |
arpwatchRed Hat:enterprise_linux:4::desktop |
before 14:2.1a13-9.RHEL4 | 14:2.1a13-9.RHEL4 |
libpcapRed Hat:enterprise_linux:4::desktop |
before 14:0.8.3-9.RHEL4 | 14:0.8.3-9.RHEL4 |
tcpdumpRed Hat:enterprise_linux:4::desktop |
before 14:3.8.2-9.RHEL4 | 14:3.8.2-9.RHEL4 |
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| Package | Affected | Fixed |
|---|---|---|
tcpdump-debuginfoRed Hat:enterprise_linux:4::desktop |
before 14:3.8.2-9.RHEL4 | 14:3.8.2-9.RHEL4 |
arpwatchRed Hat:enterprise_linux:4::es |
before 14:2.1a13-9.RHEL4 | 14:2.1a13-9.RHEL4 |
libpcapRed Hat:enterprise_linux:4::es |
before 14:0.8.3-9.RHEL4 | 14:0.8.3-9.RHEL4 |
tcpdumpRed Hat:enterprise_linux:4::es |
before 14:3.8.2-9.RHEL4 | 14:3.8.2-9.RHEL4 |
tcpdump-debuginfoRed Hat:enterprise_linux:4::es |
before 14:3.8.2-9.RHEL4 | 14:3.8.2-9.RHEL4 |
arpwatchRed Hat:enterprise_linux:4::ws |
before 14:2.1a13-9.RHEL4 | 14:2.1a13-9.RHEL4 |
libpcapRed Hat:enterprise_linux:4::ws |
before 14:0.8.3-9.RHEL4 | 14:0.8.3-9.RHEL4 |
tcpdumpRed Hat:enterprise_linux:4::ws |
before 14:3.8.2-9.RHEL4 | 14:3.8.2-9.RHEL4 |
tcpdump-debuginfoRed Hat:enterprise_linux:4::ws |
before 14:3.8.2-9.RHEL4 | 14:3.8.2-9.RHEL4 |
libpcapRed Hat:enterprise_linux:3::as |
before 14:0.7.2-7.E3.5 | 14:0.7.2-7.E3.5 |
tcpdumpRed Hat:enterprise_linux:3::as |
before 14:3.7.2-7.E3.5 | 14:3.7.2-7.E3.5 |
tcpdump-debuginfoRed Hat:enterprise_linux:3::as |
before 14:3.7.2-7.E3.5 | 14:3.7.2-7.E3.5 |
libpcapRed Hat:enterprise_linux:3::desktop |
before 14:0.7.2-7.E3.5 | 14:0.7.2-7.E3.5 |
tcpdumpRed Hat:enterprise_linux:3::desktop |
before 14:3.7.2-7.E3.5 | 14:3.7.2-7.E3.5 |
tcpdump-debuginfoRed Hat:enterprise_linux:3::desktop |
before 14:3.7.2-7.E3.5 | 14:3.7.2-7.E3.5 |
libpcapRed Hat:enterprise_linux:3::es |
before 14:0.7.2-7.E3.5 | 14:0.7.2-7.E3.5 |
tcpdumpRed Hat:enterprise_linux:3::es |
before 14:3.7.2-7.E3.5 | 14:3.7.2-7.E3.5 |
tcpdump-debuginfoRed Hat:enterprise_linux:3::es |
before 14:3.7.2-7.E3.5 | 14:3.7.2-7.E3.5 |
libpcapRed Hat:enterprise_linux:3::ws |
before 14:0.7.2-7.E3.5 | 14:0.7.2-7.E3.5 |
tcpdumpRed Hat:enterprise_linux:3::ws |
before 14:3.7.2-7.E3.5 | 14:3.7.2-7.E3.5 |
tcpdump-debuginfoRed Hat:enterprise_linux:3::ws |
before 14:3.7.2-7.E3.5 | 14:3.7.2-7.E3.5 |
Public exploits
Links only. Every CVE stores no exploit code.
| Source | Link | Date |
|---|---|---|
| Exploit-DB | Tcpdump 3.8.x/3.9.1 - 'isis_print' Infinite Loop Denial of Service | 2005-04-26 |
History
| Recorded | Changed | Sources |
|---|---|---|
| aliases | EUVD | |
| first indexed | CVE List, Exploit-DB, GitHub Advisories, NVD, OSV |
Dates are when Every CVE recorded each change. Upstream dates may differ.
In short
CVE-2005-1278 is a medium vulnerability (CVSS 5.0) in Lbl Tcpdump, published April 26, 2005. Public exploit code exists. EPSS puts the chance of exploitation in the next 30 days at 10.8%, the 95th percentile. Fixed in tcpdump 3.8.3-4.
References
securityfocus.com/bid/13392
secunia.com/advisories/15125
redhat.com/support/errata/RHSA-2005-421.html
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oval.cisecurity.org/repository/search/definition/oval%3Aorg.mitre.oval%3Adef%3A10159
nvd.nist.gov/vuln/detail/CVE-2005-1278
github.com/advisories/GHSA-24qh-5jcc-qhqq
security-tracker.debian.org/tracker/CVE-2005-1278
access.redhat.com/errata/RHSA-2005:417
bugzilla.redhat.com/show_bug.cgi?id=147840
security.access.redhat.com/data/csaf/v2/advisories/2005/rhsa-2005_417.json
cve.org/CVERecord?id=CVE-2005-1278