CVE-2017-5341: Buffer Overflow

Published Jan 28, 2017
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Updated

The OTV parser in tcpdump before 4.9.0 has a buffer overflow in print-otv.c:otvprint().

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-2017-5341?

CVE-2017-5341 is classified as a high severity vulnerability due to its potential for remote code execution.

2

How do I fix CVE-2017-5341?

To fix CVE-2017-5341, update tcpdump to version 4.9.0 or later.

3

What is the impact of CVE-2017-5341?

The impact of CVE-2017-5341 includes potential crashes and the ability to execute arbitrary code on affected systems.

4

Which versions of tcpdump are affected by CVE-2017-5341?

Versions of tcpdump prior to 4.9.0, specifically up to 4.8.1, are affected by CVE-2017-5341.

5

Is CVE-2017-5341 specific to any operating system?

CVE-2017-5341 affects tcpdump software and is not limited to any specific operating system.

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