CVE-2017-5202: Buffer Overflow
Published Jan 28, 2017
·Updated
The ISO CLNS parser in tcpdump before 4.9.0 has a buffer overflow in print-isoclns.c:clnpprint().
Affected Software
12 affected components
tcpdump tcpdump<4.9.0
Debian Debian Linux=8.0
Debian Debian Linux=9.0
redhat Enterprise Linux Desktop=7.0
redhat Enterprise Linux Server=7.0
redhat Enterprise Linux Server Aus=7.4
redhat Enterprise Linux Server Aus=7.6
redhat Enterprise Linux Server Eus=7.4
redhat Enterprise Linux Server Eus=7.5
redhat Enterprise Linux Server Eus=7.6
redhat Enterprise Linux Server Tus=7.6
redhat Enterprise Linux Workstation=7.0
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-2017-5202?
CVE-2017-5202 has a medium severity rating due to the potential for a buffer overflow causing denial of service or unexpected behavior.
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How do I fix CVE-2017-5202?
To fix CVE-2017-5202, upgrade tcpdump to version 4.9.0 or later to eliminate the buffer overflow vulnerability.
3
What software is affected by CVE-2017-5202?
CVE-2017-5202 affects versions of tcpdump prior to 4.9.0 and specific versions of Debian and Red Hat Enterprise Linux.
4
What is the impact of CVE-2017-5202?
The impact of CVE-2017-5202 includes potential system crashes or execution of arbitrary code due to the buffer overflow in the ISO CLNS parser.
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Where can I find more information about CVE-2017-5202?
More information about CVE-2017-5202 can typically be found in security advisories and documentation provided by affected software vendors.