Security readout for executives and security teams
CVE-2016-7927 is a buffer overflow in tcpdump’s IEEE 802.11 parsing code before version 4.9.0. The main business risk is to systems or analysts using tcpdump to inspect wireless traffic or packet captures. Public sources in the bundle do not show known active exploitation. Exposure is most likely on Linux or Unix systems with tcpdump installed, especially wireless monitoring hosts, network troubleshooting workstations, sensor appliances, and analyst machines that parse packet captures from untrusted sources. Treat as a routine but important patching item for network, wireless, and security operations systems. Prioritize machines that run tcpdump as root or analyze untrusted captures. No KEV listing or cited active exploitation is provided. Mitigation focus: Upgrade tcpdump to version 4.9.0 or a vendor-fixed package.; Apply applicable Debian, Red Hat, or Gentoo security updates.; Avoid processing untrusted wireless packet captures with vulnerable tcpdump versions..
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Source materials
- CVE List V5 sourceCVE List V5
- RHSA-2017:1871CVE reference · vendor-advisory, x_refsource_REDHAT
- https://www.mail-archive.com/debian-bugs-dist%40lists.debian.org/msg1494526.htmlCVE reference · x_refsource_CONFIRM
- GLSA-201702-30CVE reference · vendor-advisory, x_refsource_GENTOO
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