Security readout for executives and security teams
CVE-2016-7993 affects tcpdump before 4.9.0. A flaw in packet timestamp printing could overflow a buffer while parsing several protocol types. Business risk is highest where tcpdump processes untrusted network traffic or packet capture files. Public sources do not show active exploitation. Systems running tcpdump versions earlier than 4.9.0 are potentially exposed, especially monitoring hosts, network appliances, SOC workstations, and forensic systems that inspect untrusted packets or capture files. Prioritize remediation on systems that inspect external or untrusted network traffic. This is not KEV-listed in the provided data, but packet-parsing memory corruption warrants timely patching in monitoring and incident-response environments. Mitigation focus: Upgrade tcpdump to 4.9.0 or a vendor-supported fixed package.; Review Debian, Red Hat, and Gentoo advisories for distribution-specific packages.; Limit tcpdump processing of untrusted capture files until updated..
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- CVSS
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- Known Exploited
- No
- Published
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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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