CVE-2016-7932: Buffer Overflow
Published Jan 28, 2017
·Updated
The PIM parser in tcpdump before 4.9.0 has a buffer overflow in print-pim.c:pimv2checkchecksum().
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-2016-7932?
CVE-2016-7932 is classified as a high severity vulnerability due to the potential for buffer overflow attacks.
2
How do I fix CVE-2016-7932?
To fix CVE-2016-7932, upgrade tcpdump to version 4.9.0 or later.
3
What versions of tcpdump are affected by CVE-2016-7932?
CVE-2016-7932 affects tcpdump versions before 4.9.0, specifically those up to version 4.8.1.
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What type of vulnerability is CVE-2016-7932?
CVE-2016-7932 is a buffer overflow vulnerability in the PIM parser.
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What component of tcpdump does CVE-2016-7932 impact?
CVE-2016-7932 impacts the PIM parser located in print-pim.c, specifically in the pimv2_check_checksum() function.