CVE-2016-7983: Buffer Overflow
Published Jan 28, 2017
·Updated
The BOOTP parser in tcpdump before 4.9.0 has a buffer overflow in print-bootp.c:bootpprint().
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-2016-7983?
CVE-2016-7983 has a high severity rating due to the potential for a buffer overflow vulnerability.
2
How do I fix CVE-2016-7983?
To fix CVE-2016-7983, update tcpdump to version 4.9.0 or later.
3
What versions of tcpdump are affected by CVE-2016-7983?
CVE-2016-7983 affects tcpdump versions prior to 4.9.0.
4
What is the nature of CVE-2016-7983?
CVE-2016-7983 is a buffer overflow vulnerability in the BOOTP parser of tcpdump.
5
What can attackers do with CVE-2016-7983?
Exploitation of CVE-2016-7983 may allow attackers to execute arbitrary code on affected systems.