CVE-2016-7929: The Juniper PPPoE ATM parser in tcpdump before 4.9.0 has a buffer overflow in print-juniper.c:juniper_parse...

Security readout for executives and security teams

CVE-2016-7929 is a buffer overflow in tcpdump’s Juniper PPPoE ATM packet parser before version 4.9.0. Risk is mainly to systems or analysts that use tcpdump to inspect untrusted traffic or capture files. No provided source indicates active exploitation. Exposure is likely where tcpdump versions before 4.9.0 are installed and used to parse network traffic or packet captures, especially untrusted captures. Embedded network tools, troubleshooting jump boxes, and administrator workstations may be affected if they ship old tcpdump packages. Address during normal vulnerability remediation cycles, with faster action for security operations systems that analyze untrusted captures. Business urgency is reduced by the absence of confirmed active exploitation in the provided sources, but old tcpdump builds remain unnecessary risk. Mitigation focus: Upgrade tcpdump to version 4.9.0 or a vendor-supported fixed package.; Apply relevant Debian, Red Hat, or Gentoo security updates where applicable.; Check vendor guidance for other distributions or embedded products using tcpdump..

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Jun 13, 2026, 09:14 UTC (UTC+00:00)

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