What is the severity of CVE-2016-7992?

CVE-2016-7992 has a moderate severity rating due to the potential for a buffer overflow that can lead to exploitation.

How do I fix CVE-2016-7992?

To fix CVE-2016-7992, upgrade tcpdump to version 4.9.0 or later where the vulnerability has been addressed.

What software is affected by CVE-2016-7992?

CVE-2016-7992 affects tcpdump versions prior to 4.9.0, specifically versions up to and including 4.8.1.

What type of vulnerability is CVE-2016-7992?

CVE-2016-7992 is classified as a buffer overflow vulnerability which can be exploited to execute arbitrary code.

What are the potential consequences of CVE-2016-7992 exploitation?

Exploitation of CVE-2016-7992 could allow an attacker to crash the application or execute malicious code with the privileges of the user running tcpdump.

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CVE-2016-7992

critical

9.8

CWE

119

28/1/2017

6/8/2024

CVE-2016-7992: Buffer Overflow

First published: Sat Jan 28 2017(Updated: )

The Classical IP over ATM parser in tcpdump before 4.9.0 has a buffer overflow in print-cip.c:cip_if_print().

Credit: cve@mitre.org

Affected Software	Affected Version	How to fix
Tcpdump	<=4.8.1

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the severity of CVE-2016-7992?
CVE-2016-7992 has a moderate severity rating due to the potential for a buffer overflow that can lead to exploitation.
How do I fix CVE-2016-7992?
To fix CVE-2016-7992, upgrade tcpdump to version 4.9.0 or later where the vulnerability has been addressed.
What software is affected by CVE-2016-7992?
CVE-2016-7992 affects tcpdump versions prior to 4.9.0, specifically versions up to and including 4.8.1.
What type of vulnerability is CVE-2016-7992?
CVE-2016-7992 is classified as a buffer overflow vulnerability which can be exploited to execute arbitrary code.
What are the potential consequences of CVE-2016-7992 exploitation?
Exploitation of CVE-2016-7992 could allow an attacker to crash the application or execute malicious code with the privileges of the user running tcpdump.

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