CVE-2016-7926: Buffer Overflow
Published Jan 28, 2017
·Updated
The Ethernet parser in tcpdump before 4.9.0 has a buffer overflow in print-ether.c:ethertypeprint().
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-2016-7926?
CVE-2016-7926 is considered a medium severity vulnerability due to its potential to cause a buffer overflow.
2
How do I fix CVE-2016-7926?
To fix CVE-2016-7926, upgrade tcpdump to version 4.9.0 or later.
3
What software versions are affected by CVE-2016-7926?
CVE-2016-7926 affects tcpdump versions prior to 4.9.0, specifically up to version 4.8.1.
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What type of vulnerability is CVE-2016-7926?
CVE-2016-7926 is classified as a buffer overflow vulnerability found in the Ethernet parser of tcpdump.
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When was CVE-2016-7926 disclosed?
CVE-2016-7926 was disclosed in 2016, highlighting a security issue in tcpdump.