A fix is available
APAR status
Closed as program error.
Error description
Multiple vulnerabilities were reported in Tcpdump. A remote user can execute arbitrary code on the target system. A remote user can cause denial of service conditions on the target system. A remote user can obtain potentially sensitive information on the target system.
Local fix
Problem summary
Multiple vulnerabilities were reported in Tcpdump. A remote user can execute arbitrary code on the target system. A remote user can cause denial of service conditions on the target system. A remote user can obtain potentially sensitive information on the target system.
Problem conclusion
Upgrade tcpdump to version 4.9.2.
Temporary fix
Comments
6100-09 - use AIX APAR IJ00563 6100-09 - use AIX APAR IJ00563 7100-04 - use AIX APAR IJ00565 7100-05 - use AIX APAR IJ01081 7200-00 - use AIX APAR IJ00566 7200-01 - use AIX APAR IJ00567 7200-02 - use AIX APAR IJ01017
APAR Information
APAR number
IJ00567
Reported component name
AIX V7.2
Reported component ID
5765CD200
Reported release
720
Status
CLOSED PER
PE
NoPE
HIPER
NoHIPER
Submitted date
2017-10-06
Closed date
2017-10-12
Last modified date
2018-09-21
APAR is sysrouted FROM one or more of the following:
APAR is sysrouted TO one or more of the following:
Fix information
Fixed component name
AIX V7.2
Fixed component ID
5765CD200
Applicable component levels
R720 PSY U876730
UP18/05/01 I 1000
PTF to Fileset Mapping
U876730 bos.net.tcp.tcpdump 7.2.1.2
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Document Information
Modified date:
21 September 2018