CVE-2016-4420

Name: CVE-2016-4420
Creator: NVD / NIST
Published: 2016-05-01T01:59:06.55+00:00
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/zero/1.0/

UnknownEPSS 1.39%

Last modified Jun 17, 2026

CVE-2016-4420 is a vulnerability of currently unknown severity. The NFS dissector in Wireshark 2.x before 2.0.2 allows remote attackers to cause a denial of service (application crash) via a crafted packet.. EPSS estimates a 1.39% chance of exploitation in the next 30 days.

Description

The NFS dissector in Wireshark 2.x before 2.0.2 allows remote attackers to cause a denial of service (application crash) via a crafted packet.

Metrics

EPSS Probability

1.39%

68.7th percentile

Probability of exploitation in the next 30 days. Learn more

Weakness Enumeration

CWE-20

Affected Software

Vendor	Product	Versions
Wireshark	Wireshark	2.0.0
Wireshark	Wireshark	2.0.1

References

https://www.wireshark.org/security/wnpa-sec-2016-17.htmlVendor Advisory
https://www.wireshark.org/security/wnpa-sec-2016-17.htmlVendor Advisory

Timeline

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

Frequently Asked Questions

What is CVE-2016-4420?

The NFS dissector in Wireshark 2.x before 2.0.2 allows remote attackers to cause a denial of service (application crash) via a crafted packet.

How severe is CVE-2016-4420?

Severity scoring for CVE-2016-4420 is pending analysis. The EPSS model estimates a 1.39% probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

How do I fix CVE-2016-4420?

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.

Are you affected by CVE-2016-4420?

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Source: NVD / NIST