CVE-2017-5483: Buffer Overflow
Published Jan 28, 2017
·Updated
The SNMP parser in tcpdump before 4.9.0 has a buffer overflow in print-snmp.c:asn1parse().
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-2017-5483?
CVE-2017-5483 is considered to have a high severity due to the potential for remote code execution resulting from a buffer overflow.
2
How do I fix CVE-2017-5483?
To fix CVE-2017-5483, update tcpdump to version 4.9.0 or later.
3
Which versions of tcpdump are affected by CVE-2017-5483?
CVE-2017-5483 affects tcpdump versions prior to 4.9.0.
4
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.
5
Is CVE-2017-5483 exploitable remotely?
Yes, CVE-2017-5483 is exploitable remotely, allowing attackers to exploit the vulnerability through crafted SNMP packets.