CVE-2016-7985: Buffer Overflow
Published Jan 28, 2017
·Updated
The CALM FAST parser in tcpdump before 4.9.0 has a buffer overflow in print-calm-fast.c:calmfastprint().
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-2016-7985?
CVE-2016-7985 is classified as a high severity vulnerability due to the potential for buffer overflow exploits.
2
How do I fix CVE-2016-7985?
To fix CVE-2016-7985, upgrade tcpdump to version 4.9.0 or later.
3
What software versions are affected by CVE-2016-7985?
CVE-2016-7985 affects tcpdump versions up to and including 4.8.1.
4
What type of vulnerability is CVE-2016-7985?
CVE-2016-7985 is a buffer overflow vulnerability found in the CALM FAST parser of tcpdump.
5
Is CVE-2016-7985 remotely exploitable?
CVE-2016-7985 may be remotely exploitable if tcpdump processes malformed network packets.