CVE-2017-5486: Buffer Overflow
Published Jan 28, 2017
·Updated
The ISO CLNS parser in tcpdump before 4.9.0 has a buffer overflow in print-isoclns.c:clnpprint().
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-2017-5486?
CVE-2017-5486 has a medium severity rating due to the buffer overflow vulnerability in tcpdump.
2
How do I fix CVE-2017-5486?
You can fix CVE-2017-5486 by upgrading tcpdump to version 4.9.0 or later.
3
Which versions of tcpdump are affected by CVE-2017-5486?
CVE-2017-5486 affects tcpdump versions prior to 4.9.0.
4
What type of vulnerability is CVE-2017-5486?
CVE-2017-5486 is identified as a buffer overflow vulnerability in the ISO CLNS parser.
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What is the potential impact of exploiting CVE-2017-5486?
Exploiting CVE-2017-5486 may lead to arbitrary code execution or crashes of the affected tcpdump application.