Vulnerability Description
In tcpdump before 4.9.0, a bug in multiple protocol parsers (Geneve, GRE, NSH, OTV, VXLAN and VXLAN GPE) could cause a buffer overflow in print-ether.c:ether_print().
CVSS Score
9.8
CRITICAL
CVSS:3.0/AV:N/AC:L/PR:N/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:H
Affected Products
| Vendor | Product | Versions |
|---|---|---|
| Tcpdump | Tcpdump | <= 4.8.1 |
Related Weaknesses (CWE)
References
- http://www.debian.org/security/2017/dsa-3775
- http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/95852Third Party AdvisoryVDB Entry
- http://www.securitytracker.com/id/1037755
- https://access.redhat.com/errata/RHSA-2017:1871
- https://security.gentoo.org/glsa/201702-30
- https://www.mail-archive.com/debian-bugs-dist%40lists.debian.org/msg1494526.html
- http://www.debian.org/security/2017/dsa-3775
- http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/95852Third Party AdvisoryVDB Entry
- http://www.securitytracker.com/id/1037755
- https://access.redhat.com/errata/RHSA-2017:1871
- https://security.gentoo.org/glsa/201702-30
- https://www.mail-archive.com/debian-bugs-dist%40lists.debian.org/msg1494526.html
FAQ
What is CVE-2017-5342?
CVE-2017-5342 is a vulnerability with a CVSS score of 9.8 (CRITICAL). In tcpdump before 4.9.0, a bug in multiple protocol parsers (Geneve, GRE, NSH, OTV, VXLAN and VXLAN GPE) could cause a buffer overflow in print-ether.c:ether_print().
How severe is CVE-2017-5342?
CVE-2017-5342 has been rated CRITICAL with a CVSS base score of 9.8/10. This is considered a critical vulnerability requiring immediate attention.
Is there a patch for CVE-2017-5342?
Check the references section above for vendor advisories and patch information. Affected products include: Tcpdump Tcpdump.