CVE-2003-0108

NONECVSS 0.0Weaponized

0.0

isakmp_sub_print in tcpdump 3.6 through 3.7.1 allows remote attackers to cause a denial of service (CPU consumption) via a certain malformed ISAKMP packet to UDP port 500, which causes tcpdump to enter an infinite loop.

CVSS v3: —
EG Score: —
EPSS: 95.1%
KEV: Not listed

Published

March 7, 2003

Last Modified

April 16, 2026

References (24)

cve@mitrehttp://distro.conectiva.com.br/atualizacoes/?id=a&anuncio=000629
cve@mitrehttp://marc.info/?l=bugtraq&m=104637420104189&w=2
cve@mitrehttp://marc.info/?l=bugtraq&m=104678787109030&w=2
cve@mitrehttp://www.debian.org/security/2003/dsa-255
cve@mitrehttp://www.idefense.com/advisory/02.27.03.txt
cve@mitrehttp://www.iss.net/security_center/static/11434.php
cve@mitrehttp://www.mandrakesoft.com/security/advisories?name=MDKSA-2003:027
cve@mitrehttp://www.novell.com/linux/security/advisories/2003_015_tcpdump.html
cve@mitrehttp://www.redhat.com/support/errata/RHSA-2003-032.html
cve@mitrehttp://www.redhat.com/support/errata/RHSA-2003-085.html
cve@mitrehttp://www.redhat.com/support/errata/RHSA-2003-214.html
cve@mitrehttp://www.securityfocus.com/bid/6974
af854a3a-2127-422b-91ae-364da2661108http://distro.conectiva.com.br/atualizacoes/?id=a&anuncio=000629
af854a3a-2127-422b-91ae-364da2661108http://marc.info/?l=bugtraq&m=104637420104189&w=2
af854a3a-2127-422b-91ae-364da2661108http://marc.info/?l=bugtraq&m=104678787109030&w=2

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Publicly available exploits

(1 reference)

Working exploit code is in the public domain (1 Exploit-DB entry). Defenders should treat patch urgency accordingly — public PoCs typically lead to mass-exploitation within 24-72 hours.

Exploit-DBEDB-22294✓ verified
First seen Mar 1, 2003
TCPDump 3.x - Malformed ISAKMP Packet Denial of Service
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Frequently asked(4)

What is CVE-2003-0108?

CVE-2003-0108 is a none vulnerability published on March 7, 2003. isakmpsubprint in tcpdump 3.6 through 3.7.1 allows remote attackers to cause a denial of service (CPU consumption) via a certain malformed ISAKMP packet to UDP port 500, which causes tcpdump to enter an infinite loop.

When was CVE-2003-0108 disclosed?

CVE-2003-0108 was first published in the National Vulnerability Database on March 7, 2003, with the most recent update on April 16, 2026. EchelonGraph re-ingests CVE updates from NVD on a 2-hour cycle, so this page reflects the latest published state.

Is CVE-2003-0108 actively exploited?

CVE-2003-0108 is not currently on CISA's Known Exploited Vulnerabilities catalog. FIRST EPSS estimates a 95.1% percentile likelihood of exploitation in the next 30 days — higher percentiles indicate greater predicted risk.

How do I remediate CVE-2003-0108?

Patch to the fixed version published by the affected vendor. Where vendor advisories exist for CVE-2003-0108, EchelonGraph cross-links them in the Vendor Advisories panel below — those typically contain the canonical remediation steps, fixed version numbers, and any vendor-specific mitigations.

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CVE-2003-0108

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