CVE-2017-13017 | tcpdump up to 4.9.1 DHCPv6 Parser print-dhcp6.c dhcp6opt_print memory corruption (Nessus ID 103257 / ID 370625)
A vulnerability classified as critical has been found in tcpdump up to 4.9.1. Affected is the function dhcp6opt_print of the file print-dhcp6.c of the component DHCPv6 Parser. The manipulation leads to memory corruption.
This vulnerability is traded as CVE-2017-13017. It is possible to launch the attack remotely. There is no exploit available.
It is recommended to upgrade the affected component.