CVE-2024-8006 | tcpdump libpcap up to 1.9.x/1.10.4 pcap_findalldevs_ex null pointer dereference

A vulnerability was found in tcpdump libpcap up to 1.9.x/1.10.4. It has been declared as problematic. Affected by this vulnerability is the function pcap_findalldevs_ex. The manipulation leads to null pointer dereference.

This vulnerability is known as CVE-2024-8006. Attacking locally is a requirement. There is no exploit available.

It is recommended to apply a patch to fix this issue.