CVE-2016-7936: Buffer Overflow
Published Jan 28, 2017
·Updated
The UDP parser in tcpdump before 4.9.0 has a buffer overflow in print-udp.c:udpprint().
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-2016-7936?
CVE-2016-7936 is classified as having a high severity due to the potential for buffer overflow vulnerabilities.
2
How do I fix CVE-2016-7936?
To fix CVE-2016-7936, upgrade tcpdump to version 4.9.0 or later.
3
What software is affected by CVE-2016-7936?
CVE-2016-7936 affects tcpdump versions prior to 4.9.0.
4
What impact does CVE-2016-7936 have?
The impact of CVE-2016-7936 includes the potential for remote code execution due to the buffer overflow.
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When was CVE-2016-7936 disclosed?
CVE-2016-7936 was disclosed in 2016.