CVE-2016-7939: Buffer Overflow
Published Jan 28, 2017
·Updated
The GRE parser in tcpdump before 4.9.0 has a buffer overflow in print-gre.c, multiple functions.
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-2016-7939?
CVE-2016-7939 has a high severity due to the potential for remote code execution from a buffer overflow.
2
How do I fix CVE-2016-7939?
To fix CVE-2016-7939, upgrade tcpdump to version 4.9.0 or later.
3
What systems are affected by CVE-2016-7939?
CVE-2016-7939 affects tcpdump versions prior to 4.9.0, specifically up to version 4.8.1.
4
What type of vulnerability is CVE-2016-7939?
CVE-2016-7939 is a buffer overflow vulnerability in the GRE parser of tcpdump.
5
Is CVE-2016-7939 easily exploitable?
Yes, CVE-2016-7939 can be exploited easily by sending specially crafted GRE packets.