CVE-2016-7925: Buffer Overflow
Published Jan 28, 2017
·Updated
The compressed SLIP parser in tcpdump before 4.9.0 has a buffer overflow in print-sl.c:slifprint().
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-2016-7925?
CVE-2016-7925 is classified as a high-severity vulnerability due to the buffer overflow risk it poses.
2
How do I fix CVE-2016-7925?
To fix CVE-2016-7925, update tcpdump to version 4.9.0 or later.
3
What impact does CVE-2016-7925 have on affected systems?
CVE-2016-7925 can potentially allow an attacker to execute arbitrary code on systems running vulnerable versions of tcpdump.
4
Which versions of tcpdump are affected by CVE-2016-7925?
CVE-2016-7925 affects tcpdump versions prior to 4.9.0.
5
Is CVE-2016-7925 exploitable via remote attacks?
Yes, CVE-2016-7925 may be exploitable by remote attackers who can send specially crafted input to tcpdump.