CVE-2017-12899 | tcpdump up to 4.9.1 DECnet Parser print-decnet.c decnet_print memory corruption (Nessus ID 103257 / ID 176147)
A vulnerability classified as critical has been found in tcpdump up to 4.9.1. Impacted is the function decnet_print of the file print-decnet.c of the component DECnet Parser. The manipulation leads to memory corruption.
This vulnerability is referenced as CVE-2017-12899. Remote exploitation of the attack is possible. No exploit is available.
It is recommended to upgrade the affected component.