CVE-2016-7975: Buffer Overflow
Published Jan 28, 2017
·Updated
The TCP parser in tcpdump before 4.9.0 has a buffer overflow in print-tcp.c:tcpprint().
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-2016-7975?
CVE-2016-7975 has a high severity due to the potential for buffer overflow exploitation.
2
How do I fix CVE-2016-7975?
To fix CVE-2016-7975, upgrade tcpdump to version 4.9.0 or later.
3
What is the impact of CVE-2016-7975?
The impact of CVE-2016-7975 includes potential remote code execution or denial of service.
4
Which versions of tcpdump are affected by CVE-2016-7975?
CVE-2016-7975 affects tcpdump versions prior to 4.9.0.
5
Can CVE-2016-7975 be exploited remotely?
Yes, CVE-2016-7975 can potentially be exploited remotely through crafted TCP packets.