CWE
119
Advisory Published
Updated

CVE-2017-5483: Buffer Overflow

First published: Sat Jan 28 2017(Updated: )

The SNMP parser in tcpdump before 4.9.0 has a buffer overflow in print-snmp.c:asn1_parse().

Credit: cve@mitre.org

Affected SoftwareAffected VersionHow to fix
Tcpdump<=4.8.1

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Frequently Asked Questions

  • What is the severity of CVE-2017-5483?

    CVE-2017-5483 is considered to have a high severity due to the potential for remote code execution resulting from a buffer overflow.

  • How do I fix CVE-2017-5483?

    To fix CVE-2017-5483, update tcpdump to version 4.9.0 or later.

  • Which versions of tcpdump are affected by CVE-2017-5483?

    CVE-2017-5483 affects tcpdump versions prior to 4.9.0.

  • What impact does CVE-2017-5483 have on system security?

    CVE-2017-5483 can allow remote attackers to execute arbitrary code on the affected system.

  • Is CVE-2017-5483 exploitable remotely?

    Yes, CVE-2017-5483 is exploitable remotely, allowing attackers to exploit the vulnerability through crafted SNMP packets.

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