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The vulnerability of the `get_next_file` function in the UNIX utility `tcpdump` involves a lack of mechanism for checking the size of input data. This leads to the output data exceeding the buffer’s capacity, allowing attackers to access protected information, cause service failures, or compromise the availability of information.

🗓️ 24 Dec 2020 00:00:00Reported by FSTEC of Russia — Information Security Threat DatabaseType 
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The get_next_file vulnerability in tcpdump lacks input size checking, enabling data leakage and service disruption.

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19 Jan 2021 00:00Current
6.3Medium risk
Vulners AI Score6.3
CVSS 39.8
CVSS 210
EPSS0.04667
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