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CVE-2016-5355

UnknownEPSS 2.49%

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CVE-2016-5355 is a vulnerability of currently unknown severity. wiretap/toshiba.c in the Toshiba file parser in Wireshark 1.12.x before 1.12.12 and 2.x before 2.0.4 mishandles sscanf unsigned-integer processing, which allows remote attackers to cause a denial of service (application crash) via a crafted file.. EPSS estimates a 2.49% chance of exploitation in the next 30 days.

Description

wiretap/toshiba.c in the Toshiba file parser in Wireshark 1.12.x before 1.12.12 and 2.x before 2.0.4 mishandles sscanf unsigned-integer processing, which allows remote attackers to cause a denial of service (application crash) via a crafted file.

Metrics

EPSS Probability
2.49%

82.6th percentile

Probability of exploitation in the next 30 days. Learn more

Weakness Enumeration

Affected Software

VendorProductVersions
WiresharkWireshark1.12.0
WiresharkWireshark1.12.1
WiresharkWireshark1.12.2
WiresharkWireshark1.12.3
WiresharkWireshark1.12.4
WiresharkWireshark1.12.5
WiresharkWireshark1.12.6
WiresharkWireshark1.12.7
WiresharkWireshark1.12.8
WiresharkWireshark1.12.9
WiresharkWireshark1.12.10
WiresharkWireshark1.12.11
WiresharkWireshark2.0.0
WiresharkWireshark2.0.1
WiresharkWireshark2.0.2
WiresharkWireshark2.0.3

References

Timeline

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Status
Modified

Frequently Asked Questions

What is CVE-2016-5355?
wiretap/toshiba.c in the Toshiba file parser in Wireshark 1.12.x before 1.12.12 and 2.x before 2.0.4 mishandles sscanf unsigned-integer processing, which allows remote attackers to cause a denial of service (application crash) via a crafted file.
How severe is CVE-2016-5355?
Severity scoring for CVE-2016-5355 is pending analysis. The EPSS model estimates a 2.49% probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
How do I fix CVE-2016-5355?
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