CVE-2017-12996 | tcpdump up to 4.9.1 PIMv2 Parser print-pim.c pimv2_print memory corruption (Nessus ID 103257 / ID 330033)
A vulnerability classified as critical was found in tcpdump up to 4.9.1. This impacts the function pimv2_print of the file print-pim.c of the component PIMv2 Parser. Such manipulation leads to memory corruption.
This vulnerability is referenced as CVE-2017-12996. It is possible to launch the attack remotely. No exploit is available.
Upgrading the affected component is advised.