CVE-2005-1267

NONECVSS 0.0Weaponized

0.0

The bgp_update_print function in tcpdump 3.x does not properly handle a -1 return value from the decode_prefix4 function, which allows remote attackers to cause a denial of service (infinite loop) via a crafted BGP packet.

CVSS v3: —
EG Score: —
EPSS: 93.6%
KEV: Not listed

Published

June 10, 2005

Last Modified

April 16, 2026

References (20)

secalert@redhathttp://secunia.com/advisories/15634/
secalert@redhathttp://secunia.com/advisories/17118
secalert@redhathttp://www.debian.org/security/2005/dsa-854
secalert@redhathttp://www.redhat.com/archives/fedora-announce-list/2005-June/msg00007.html
secalert@redhathttp://www.redhat.com/support/errata/RHSA-2005-505.html
secalert@redhathttp://www.securityfocus.com/archive/1/430292/100/0/threaded
secalert@redhathttp://www.securityfocus.com/bid/13906
secalert@redhathttp://www.trustix.org/errata/2005/0028/
secalert@redhathttps://bugzilla.redhat.com/bugzilla/show_bug.cgi?id=159208
secalert@redhathttps://oval.cisecurity.org/repository/search/definition/oval%3Aorg.mitre.oval%3Adef%3A11148
af854a3a-2127-422b-91ae-364da2661108http://secunia.com/advisories/15634/
af854a3a-2127-422b-91ae-364da2661108http://secunia.com/advisories/17118
af854a3a-2127-422b-91ae-364da2661108http://www.debian.org/security/2005/dsa-854
af854a3a-2127-422b-91ae-364da2661108http://www.redhat.com/archives/fedora-announce-list/2005-June/msg00007.html
af854a3a-2127-422b-91ae-364da2661108http://www.redhat.com/support/errata/RHSA-2005-505.html

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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-1037✓ verified
First seen Jun 9, 2005
Tcpdump - bgp_update_print Remote Denial of Service
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Frequently asked(4)

What is CVE-2005-1267?

CVE-2005-1267 is a none vulnerability published on June 10, 2005. The bgpupdateprint function in tcpdump 3.x does not properly handle a -1 return value from the decode_prefix4 function, which allows remote attackers to cause a denial of service (infinite loop) via a crafted BGP packet.

When was CVE-2005-1267 disclosed?

CVE-2005-1267 was first published in the National Vulnerability Database on June 10, 2005, 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-2005-1267 actively exploited?

CVE-2005-1267 is not currently on CISA's Known Exploited Vulnerabilities catalog. FIRST EPSS estimates a 93.6% percentile likelihood of exploitation in the next 30 days — higher percentiles indicate greater predicted risk.

How do I remediate CVE-2005-1267?

Patch to the fixed version published by the affected vendor. Where vendor advisories exist for CVE-2005-1267, 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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