CVE Catalog
CVE-2017-12990
CriticalSummary
The ISAKMP parser in tcpdump before version 4.9.2 could enter an infinite loop due to bugs in print-isakmp.c in several functions.
Risk Assessment
An infinite loop could lead to the tcpdump application becoming unresponsive, affecting the ability to monitor and analyze network traffic.
Recommendation
It is recommended to update tcpdump to version 4.9.2 or later to mitigate this vulnerability.
Original NVD description (English source)
The ISAKMP parser in tcpdump before 4.9.2 could enter an infinite loop due to bugs in print-isakmp.c, several functions.