CVE-2016-4006
UnknownEPSS 2.32%
Last modified
CVE-2016-4006 is a vulnerability of currently unknown severity. epan/proto.c in Wireshark 1.12.x before 1.12.11 and 2.0.x before 2.0.3 does not limit the protocol-tree depth, which allows remote attackers to cause a denial of service (stack memory consumption and application crash) via a crafted packet.. EPSS estimates a 2.32% chance of exploitation in the next 30 days.
Description
epan/proto.c in Wireshark 1.12.x before 1.12.11 and 2.0.x before 2.0.3 does not limit the protocol-tree depth, which allows remote attackers to cause a denial of service (stack memory consumption and application crash) via a crafted packet.
Metrics
Weakness Enumeration
Affected Software
| Vendor | Product | Versions |
|---|---|---|
| Wireshark | Wireshark | 1.12.0 |
| Wireshark | Wireshark | 1.12.1 |
| Wireshark | Wireshark | 1.12.2 |
| Wireshark | Wireshark | 1.12.3 |
| Wireshark | Wireshark | 1.12.4 |
| Wireshark | Wireshark | 1.12.5 |
| Wireshark | Wireshark | 1.12.6 |
| Wireshark | Wireshark | 1.12.7 |
| Wireshark | Wireshark | 1.12.8 |
| Wireshark | Wireshark | 1.12.9 |
| Wireshark | Wireshark | 1.12.10 |
| Wireshark | Wireshark | 2.0.0 |
| Wireshark | Wireshark | 2.0.1 |
| Wireshark | Wireshark | 2.0.2 |
References
- http://www.wireshark.org/security/wnpa-sec-2016-25.htmlVendor Advisory
- http://www.wireshark.org/security/wnpa-sec-2016-25.htmlVendor Advisory
Timeline
- Published
- Last Modified
- Status
- Modified
Frequently Asked Questions
What is CVE-2016-4006?
epan/proto.c in Wireshark 1.12.x before 1.12.11 and 2.0.x before 2.0.3 does not limit the protocol-tree depth, which allows remote attackers to cause a denial of service (stack memory consumption and application crash) via a crafted packet.
How severe is CVE-2016-4006?
Severity scoring for CVE-2016-4006 is pending analysis. The EPSS model estimates a 2.32% probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
How do I fix CVE-2016-4006?
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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