CVE-2016-4085

Name: CVE-2016-4085
Creator: NVD / NIST
Published: 2016-04-25T10:59:10.38+00:00
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/zero/1.0/

UnknownEPSS 3.03%

Last modified Jun 17, 2026

CVE-2016-4085 is a vulnerability of currently unknown severity. Stack-based buffer overflow in epan/dissectors/packet-ncp2222.inc in the NCP dissector in Wireshark 1.12.x before 1.12.11 allows remote attackers to cause a denial of service (application crash) or possibly have unspecified other impact via a long string in a packet.. EPSS estimates a 3.03% chance of exploitation in the next 30 days.

Description

Stack-based buffer overflow in epan/dissectors/packet-ncp2222.inc in the NCP dissector in Wireshark 1.12.x before 1.12.11 allows remote attackers to cause a denial of service (application crash) or possibly have unspecified other impact via a long string in a packet.

Metrics

EPSS Probability

3.03%

85.8th percentile

Probability of exploitation in the next 30 days. Learn more

Weakness Enumeration

CWE-20

Affected Software

Vendor	Product	Versions
Oracle	Solaris	11.3
Debian	Debian Linux	8.0
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.debian.org/security/2016/dsa-3585Third Party Advisory
http://www.oracle.com/technetwork/topics/security/bulletinapr2016-2952098.htmlThird Party Advisory
http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/87467Third Party Advisory, VDB Entry
http://www.securitytracker.com/id/1035685
http://www.wireshark.org/security/wnpa-sec-2016-28.htmlVendor Advisory
https://bugs.wireshark.org/bugzilla/show_bug.cgi?id=12293Issue Tracking
https://code.wireshark.org/review/gitweb?p=wireshark.git%3Ba=commit%3Bh=99efcb0f5aeeb4b2179e88c7a4233022aaeecf0b
http://www.debian.org/security/2016/dsa-3585Third Party Advisory
http://www.oracle.com/technetwork/topics/security/bulletinapr2016-2952098.htmlThird Party Advisory
http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/87467Third Party Advisory, VDB Entry
http://www.securitytracker.com/id/1035685
http://www.wireshark.org/security/wnpa-sec-2016-28.htmlVendor Advisory
https://bugs.wireshark.org/bugzilla/show_bug.cgi?id=12293Issue Tracking
https://code.wireshark.org/review/gitweb?p=wireshark.git%3Ba=commit%3Bh=99efcb0f5aeeb4b2179e88c7a4233022aaeecf0b

Timeline

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

Frequently Asked Questions

What is CVE-2016-4085?

How severe is CVE-2016-4085?

Severity scoring for CVE-2016-4085 is pending analysis. The EPSS model estimates a 3.03% probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

How do I fix CVE-2016-4085?

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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Source: NVD / NIST