CVE-2016-7924: Buffer Overflow
Published Jan 28, 2017
·Updated
The ATM parser in tcpdump before 4.9.0 has a buffer overflow in print-atm.c:oamprint().
Affected Software
1 affected component
tcpdump tcpdump<=4.8.1
Event History
Jan 28, 2017
CVE Published
via MITRE·01:33 AM
Data Sourced
via MITRE·01:33 AM
Description
Data Sourced
via NVD·01:59 AM
DescriptionSeverityWeaknessAffected Software
Frequently Asked Questions
1
What is the severity of CVE-2016-7924?
CVE-2016-7924 is classified as a high severity vulnerability due to the buffer overflow that can potentially lead to remote code execution.
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How do I fix CVE-2016-7924?
To fix CVE-2016-7924, upgrade tcpdump to version 4.9.0 or later.
3
What software is affected by CVE-2016-7924?
CVE-2016-7924 affects tcpdump versions prior to 4.9.0, specifically those up to version 4.8.1.
4
What kind of vulnerability is CVE-2016-7924?
CVE-2016-7924 is a buffer overflow vulnerability found in the ATM parser of tcpdump.
5
What is the potential impact of exploiting CVE-2016-7924?
Exploiting CVE-2016-7924 can lead to arbitrary code execution which can compromise system integrity.