What is the severity of CVE-2016-7933?

CVE-2016-7933 has a medium severity rating due to the potential for a buffer overflow which can lead to system crashes or exploitation.

How do I fix CVE-2016-7933?

To fix CVE-2016-7933, users should upgrade tcpdump to version 4.9.0 or later.

What systems are affected by CVE-2016-7933?

CVE-2016-7933 affects tcpdump versions prior to 4.9.0, specifically up to version 4.8.1.

What vulnerabilities are associated with CVE-2016-7933?

CVE-2016-7933 specifically relates to a buffer overflow vulnerability in the PPP parser of tcpdump.

Is CVE-2016-7933 actively being exploited?

There are no confirmed reports of active exploitation of CVE-2016-7933, but it is recommended to apply patches to mitigate potential risks.

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CVE-2016-7933

critical

9.8

CWE

119

28/1/2017

6/8/2024

CVE-2016-7933: Buffer Overflow

First published: Sat Jan 28 2017(Updated: )

The PPP parser in tcpdump before 4.9.0 has a buffer overflow in print-ppp.c:ppp_hdlc_if_print().

Credit: cve@mitre.org

Affected Software	Affected Version	How to fix
tcpdump tcpdump	<=4.8.1

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the severity of CVE-2016-7933?
CVE-2016-7933 has a medium severity rating due to the potential for a buffer overflow which can lead to system crashes or exploitation.
How do I fix CVE-2016-7933?
To fix CVE-2016-7933, users should upgrade tcpdump to version 4.9.0 or later.
What systems are affected by CVE-2016-7933?
CVE-2016-7933 affects tcpdump versions prior to 4.9.0, specifically up to version 4.8.1.
What vulnerabilities are associated with CVE-2016-7933?
CVE-2016-7933 specifically relates to a buffer overflow vulnerability in the PPP parser of tcpdump.
Is CVE-2016-7933 actively being exploited?
There are no confirmed reports of active exploitation of CVE-2016-7933, but it is recommended to apply patches to mitigate potential risks.

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the severity of CVE-2016-7933?
CVE-2016-7933 has a medium severity rating due to the potential for a buffer overflow which can lead to system crashes or exploitation.
How do I fix CVE-2016-7933?
To fix CVE-2016-7933, users should upgrade tcpdump to version 4.9.0 or later.
What systems are affected by CVE-2016-7933?
CVE-2016-7933 affects tcpdump versions prior to 4.9.0, specifically up to version 4.8.1.
What vulnerabilities are associated with CVE-2016-7933?
CVE-2016-7933 specifically relates to a buffer overflow vulnerability in the PPP parser of tcpdump.
Is CVE-2016-7933 actively being exploited?
There are no confirmed reports of active exploitation of CVE-2016-7933, but it is recommended to apply patches to mitigate potential risks.