CVE-2016-7934: Buffer Overflow
Published Jan 28, 2017
·Updated
The RTCP parser in tcpdump before 4.9.0 has a buffer overflow in print-udp.c:rtcpprint().
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-2016-7934?
CVE-2016-7934 has a high severity due to its buffer overflow vulnerability that can potentially lead to remote code execution.
2
How do I fix CVE-2016-7934?
To fix CVE-2016-7934, upgrade tcpdump to version 4.9.0 or later.
3
What versions of tcpdump are affected by CVE-2016-7934?
CVE-2016-7934 affects tcpdump versions prior to 4.9.0, including all versions up to and including 4.8.1.
4
What is the impact of the vulnerability CVE-2016-7934?
The impact of CVE-2016-7934 includes the possibility of an attacker exploiting the vulnerability to execute arbitrary code on the affected system.
5
Is there a workaround for CVE-2016-7934?
There is no known workaround for CVE-2016-7934; the best approach is to upgrade the software to a secure version.