CVE-2017-5342

UnknownEPSS 5.36%

Last modified

CVE-2017-5342 is a vulnerability of currently unknown severity. 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().. EPSS estimates a 5.36% chance of exploitation in the next 30 days.

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().

Metrics

EPSS Probability
5.36%

91.6th percentile

Probability of exploitation in the next 30 days. Learn more

Weakness Enumeration

Affected Software

VendorProductVersions
TcpdumpTcpdump<= 4.8.1

References

Timeline

Published
Last Modified
Status
Modified

Frequently Asked Questions

What is CVE-2017-5342?
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?
Severity scoring for CVE-2017-5342 is pending analysis. The EPSS model estimates a 5.36% probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
How do I fix CVE-2017-5342?
Check the vendor references and advisories linked above for patched versions and mitigation guidance. You can also run a Strix scan to test if your systems are affected.

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Source: NVD / NIST