CVE-2017-5484: Buffer Overflow
Published Jan 28, 2017
·Updated
The ATM parser in tcpdump before 4.9.0 has a buffer overflow in print-atm.c:sigprint().
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-2017-5484?
CVE-2017-5484 is a high severity vulnerability due to its potential for buffer overflow leading to arbitrary code execution.
2
How do I fix CVE-2017-5484?
To fix CVE-2017-5484, update tcpdump to version 4.9.0 or later, where the vulnerability has been addressed.
3
What versions of tcpdump are affected by CVE-2017-5484?
tcpdump versions prior to 4.9.0, specifically up to 4.8.1, are affected by CVE-2017-5484.
4
What is the nature of the vulnerability in CVE-2017-5484?
CVE-2017-5484 is a buffer overflow vulnerability in the ATM parser, specifically in the sig_print() function.
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How can CVE-2017-5484 impact my system?
Exploitation of CVE-2017-5484 could allow an attacker to execute arbitrary code on systems running the vulnerable versions of tcpdump.