CVE-2017-5342: Buffer Overflow
Published Jan 28, 2017
·Updated
In tcpdump before 4.9.0, a bug in multiple protocol parsers (Geneve, GRE, NSH, OTV, VXLAN and VXLAN GPE) could cause a buffer overflow in print-ether.c:etherprint().
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-2017-5342?
CVE-2017-5342 has been classified as a medium severity vulnerability due to its potential to cause buffer overflow issues.
2
How do I fix CVE-2017-5342?
To fix CVE-2017-5342, upgrade tcpdump to version 4.9.0 or later, which addresses the vulnerability.
3
Which versions of tcpdump are affected by CVE-2017-5342?
CVE-2017-5342 affects tcpdump versions prior to 4.9.0, specifically versions up to and including 4.8.1.
4
What symptoms indicate an exploitation of CVE-2017-5342?
Symptoms may include unexpected application crashes or abnormal behavior during packet analysis.
5
Is CVE-2017-5342 specific to any particular protocol?
Yes, CVE-2017-5342 affects multiple protocol parsers including Geneve, GRE, NSH, OTV, and VXLAN.