CVE-2016-4076

Name: CVE-2016-4076
Creator: NVD / NIST
Published: 2016-04-25T10:59:01.27+00:00
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/zero/1.0/

UnknownEPSS 1.75%

Last modified Jun 17, 2026

CVE-2016-4076 is a vulnerability of currently unknown severity. epan/dissectors/packet-ncp2222.inc in the NCP dissector in Wireshark 2.0.x before 2.0.3 does not properly initialize memory for search patterns, which allows remote attackers to cause a denial of service (application crash) via a crafted packet.. EPSS estimates a 1.75% chance of exploitation in the next 30 days.

Description

epan/dissectors/packet-ncp2222.inc in the NCP dissector in Wireshark 2.0.x before 2.0.3 does not properly initialize memory for search patterns, which allows remote attackers to cause a denial of service (application crash) via a crafted packet.

Metrics

EPSS Probability

1.75%

74.9th percentile

Probability of exploitation in the next 30 days. Learn more

Weakness Enumeration

CWE-284

Affected Software

Vendor	Product	Versions
Wireshark	Wireshark	2.0.0
Wireshark	Wireshark	2.0.1
Wireshark	Wireshark	2.0.2

References

Timeline

Published: Apr 25, 2016
Last Modified: Jun 17, 2026
Status: Modified

Frequently Asked Questions

What is CVE-2016-4076?

How severe is CVE-2016-4076?

Severity scoring for CVE-2016-4076 is pending analysis. The EPSS model estimates a 1.75% probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

How do I fix CVE-2016-4076?

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Source: NVD / NIST