CVE-2016-2526

Name: CVE-2016-2526
Creator: NVD / NIST
Published: 2016-02-28T04:59:05.027+00:00
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/zero/1.0/

UnknownEPSS 1.98%

Last modified Jun 17, 2026

CVE-2016-2526 is a vulnerability of currently unknown severity. epan/dissectors/packet-hiqnet.c in the HiQnet dissector in Wireshark 2.0.x before 2.0.2 does not validate the data type, which allows remote attackers to cause a denial of service (out-of-bounds read and application crash) via a crafted packet.. EPSS estimates a 1.98% chance of exploitation in the next 30 days.

Description

epan/dissectors/packet-hiqnet.c in the HiQnet dissector in Wireshark 2.0.x before 2.0.2 does not validate the data type, which allows remote attackers to cause a denial of service (out-of-bounds read and application crash) via a crafted packet.

Metrics

EPSS Probability

1.98%

77.9th percentile

Probability of exploitation in the next 30 days. Learn more

Weakness Enumeration

CWE-20

Affected Software

Vendor	Product	Versions
Wireshark	Wireshark	2.0.0
Wireshark	Wireshark	2.0.1

References

Timeline

Published: Feb 28, 2016
Last Modified: Jun 17, 2026
Status: Modified

Frequently Asked Questions

What is CVE-2016-2526?

How severe is CVE-2016-2526?

Severity scoring for CVE-2016-2526 is pending analysis. The EPSS model estimates a 1.98% probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

How do I fix CVE-2016-2526?

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Source: NVD / NIST