CVE-2016-7935: Buffer Overflow
Published Jan 28, 2017
·Updated
The RTP parser in tcpdump before 4.9.0 has a buffer overflow in print-udp.c:rtpprint().
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-2016-7935?
CVE-2016-7935 has a moderate severity level due to the potential for exploitation through a buffer overflow.
2
How do I fix CVE-2016-7935?
To fix CVE-2016-7935, update tcpdump to version 4.9.0 or later where the vulnerability is resolved.
3
Which versions of tcpdump are affected by CVE-2016-7935?
CVE-2016-7935 affects tcpdump versions earlier than 4.9.0, specifically those up to 4.8.1.
4
Can CVE-2016-7935 be exploited remotely?
Yes, CVE-2016-7935 can potentially be exploited remotely if the vulnerable tcpdump is used to parse malicious RTP packets.
5
What is the impact of CVE-2016-7935?
The impact of CVE-2016-7935 includes a potential crash of the application or arbitrary code execution due to the buffer overflow.