CVE-2016-4416

Name: CVE-2016-4416
Creator: NVD / NIST
Published: 2016-05-01T01:59:02.143+00:00
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/zero/1.0/

UnknownEPSS 1.06%

Last modified Jun 17, 2026

CVE-2016-4416 is a vulnerability of currently unknown severity. epan/dissectors/packet-ieee80211.c in the IEEE 802.11 dissector in Wireshark 2.x before 2.0.2 mishandles the Grouping subfield, which allows remote attackers to cause a denial of service (buffer over-read and application crash) via a crafted packet.. EPSS estimates a 1.06% chance of exploitation in the next 30 days.

Description

epan/dissectors/packet-ieee80211.c in the IEEE 802.11 dissector in Wireshark 2.x before 2.0.2 mishandles the Grouping subfield, which allows remote attackers to cause a denial of service (buffer over-read and application crash) via a crafted packet.

Metrics

EPSS Probability

1.06%

60.2th percentile

Probability of exploitation in the next 30 days. Learn more

Weakness Enumeration

CWE-119

Affected Software

Vendor	Product	Versions
Wireshark	Wireshark	2.0.0
Wireshark	Wireshark	2.0.1

References

Timeline

Published: May 1, 2016
Last Modified: Jun 17, 2026
Status: Modified

Frequently Asked Questions

What is CVE-2016-4416?

How severe is CVE-2016-4416?

Severity scoring for CVE-2016-4416 is pending analysis. The EPSS model estimates a 1.06% probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

How do I fix CVE-2016-4416?

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Source: NVD / NIST