CVE-2016-4083
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CVE-2016-4083 is a vulnerability of currently unknown severity. epan/dissectors/packet-mswsp.c in the MS-WSP dissector in Wireshark 2.0.x before 2.0.3 does not ensure that data is available before array allocation, which allows remote attackers to cause a denial of service (application crash) via a crafted packet.. EPSS estimates a 1.85% chance of exploitation in the next 30 days.
Description
epan/dissectors/packet-mswsp.c in the MS-WSP dissector in Wireshark 2.0.x before 2.0.3 does not ensure that data is available before array allocation, which allows remote attackers to cause a denial of service (application crash) via a crafted packet.
Metrics
Weakness Enumeration
Affected Software
| Vendor | Product | Versions |
|---|---|---|
| Wireshark | Wireshark | 2.0.0 |
| Wireshark | Wireshark | 2.0.1 |
| Wireshark | Wireshark | 2.0.2 |
References
- http://www.wireshark.org/security/wnpa-sec-2016-27.htmlVendor Advisory
- http://www.wireshark.org/security/wnpa-sec-2016-27.htmlVendor Advisory
Timeline
- Published
- Last Modified
- Status
- Modified
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