What is the severity of CVE-2016-7986?

CVE-2016-7986 is classified as a high severity vulnerability due to its potential for allowing arbitrary code execution.

How do I fix CVE-2016-7986?

To fix CVE-2016-7986, upgrade tcpdump to version 4.9.0 or later.

Which versions of tcpdump are affected by CVE-2016-7986?

CVE-2016-7986 affects tcpdump versions prior to 4.9.0, specifically up to version 4.8.1.

What type of vulnerability is CVE-2016-7986?

CVE-2016-7986 is a buffer overflow vulnerability occurring in the GeoNetworking parser of tcpdump.

Is there a workaround for CVE-2016-7986 if I cannot update tcpdump?

There are no known workarounds for CVE-2016-7986; updating to a secure version is the recommended approach.

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CVE-2016-7986

critical

9.8

CWE

119

28/1/2017

6/8/2024

CVE-2016-7986: Buffer Overflow

First published: Sat Jan 28 2017(Updated: )

The GeoNetworking parser in tcpdump before 4.9.0 has a buffer overflow in print-geonet.c, multiple functions.

Credit: cve@mitre.org

Affected Software	Affected Version	How to fix
tcpdump tcpdump	<=4.8.1

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the severity of CVE-2016-7986?
CVE-2016-7986 is classified as a high severity vulnerability due to its potential for allowing arbitrary code execution.
How do I fix CVE-2016-7986?
To fix CVE-2016-7986, upgrade tcpdump to version 4.9.0 or later.
Which versions of tcpdump are affected by CVE-2016-7986?
CVE-2016-7986 affects tcpdump versions prior to 4.9.0, specifically up to version 4.8.1.
What type of vulnerability is CVE-2016-7986?
CVE-2016-7986 is a buffer overflow vulnerability occurring in the GeoNetworking parser of tcpdump.
Is there a workaround for CVE-2016-7986 if I cannot update tcpdump?
There are no known workarounds for CVE-2016-7986; updating to a secure version is the recommended approach.

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the severity of CVE-2016-7986?
CVE-2016-7986 is classified as a high severity vulnerability due to its potential for allowing arbitrary code execution.
How do I fix CVE-2016-7986?
To fix CVE-2016-7986, upgrade tcpdump to version 4.9.0 or later.
Which versions of tcpdump are affected by CVE-2016-7986?
CVE-2016-7986 affects tcpdump versions prior to 4.9.0, specifically up to version 4.8.1.
What type of vulnerability is CVE-2016-7986?
CVE-2016-7986 is a buffer overflow vulnerability occurring in the GeoNetworking parser of tcpdump.
Is there a workaround for CVE-2016-7986 if I cannot update tcpdump?
There are no known workarounds for CVE-2016-7986; updating to a secure version is the recommended approach.