CVE-2005-1280

Published: Apr 26, 2005Updated: Apr 16, 2026 Sources: CVE List NVDNVD-CWE-Other

NVD MITRE

5.0CVSSMEDIUM

EPSS Score

Description

The rsvp_print function in tcpdump 3.9.1 and earlier allows remote attackers to cause a denial of service (infinite loop) via a crafted RSVP packet of length 4.

CVSS Vector Breakdown

Exploitability

AV:NAccess Vector

Network

AC:LAccess Complexity

Low

Au:NAuthentication

None

Impact

C:NConfidentiality

None

I:NIntegrity

None

A:PAvailability

Partial

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Weaknesses

NVD-CWE-Other

Affected Products

n/a n/a

tcpdump lbl

On-prem

Networking Infrastructure / network-management

lbloss-projectNetworking Infrastructureaka lbl traceroute

Exploitability

No known exploits, KEV entries, or remediation guidance available for this vulnerability yet.

References

http://www.securityfocus.com/archive/1/396930

securityfocus.com

http://secunia.com/advisories/15125

secunia.com

http://www.redhat.com/support/errata/RHSA-2005-421.html

redhat.com

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Timeline

Published

Apr 26, 2005

Last Updated

Apr 16, 2026

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