CVE-2016-7992: Buffer Overflow
Published Jan 28, 2017
·Updated
The Classical IP over ATM parser in tcpdump before 4.9.0 has a buffer overflow in print-cip.c:cipifprint().
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-2016-7992?
CVE-2016-7992 has a moderate severity rating due to the potential for a buffer overflow that can lead to exploitation.
2
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.
3
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.
4
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.
5
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.