CVE-2016-7927: Buffer Overflow
Published Jan 28, 2017
·Updated
The IEEE 802.11 parser in tcpdump before 4.9.0 has a buffer overflow in print-80211.c:ieee80211radioprint().
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-2016-7927?
CVE-2016-7927 has a high severity due to the potential for buffer overflow exploits.
2
How do I fix CVE-2016-7927?
To fix CVE-2016-7927, upgrade tcpdump to version 4.9.0 or later.
3
What versions of tcpdump are affected by CVE-2016-7927?
CVE-2016-7927 affects tcpdump versions prior to 4.9.0, specifically all versions up to and including 4.8.1.
4
What type of vulnerability is CVE-2016-7927?
CVE-2016-7927 is a buffer overflow vulnerability found in the IEEE 802.11 parser of tcpdump.
5
Which component of tcpdump is impacted by CVE-2016-7927?
CVE-2016-7927 specifically impacts the ieee802_11_radio_print function in the print-802_11.c file.