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CVE-2016-6504

UnknownEPSS 6.59%

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CVE-2016-6504 is a vulnerability of currently unknown severity. epan/dissectors/packet-ncp2222.inc in the NDS dissector in Wireshark 1.12.x before 1.12.13 does not properly maintain a ptvc data structure, which allows remote attackers to cause a denial of service (NULL pointer dereference and application crash) via a crafted packet.. EPSS estimates a 6.59% chance of exploitation in the next 30 days.

Description

epan/dissectors/packet-ncp2222.inc in the NDS dissector in Wireshark 1.12.x before 1.12.13 does not properly maintain a ptvc data structure, which allows remote attackers to cause a denial of service (NULL pointer dereference and application crash) via a crafted packet.

Metrics

EPSS Probability
6.59%

93.0th 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
WiresharkWireshark1.12.12

References

Timeline

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Last Modified
Status
Modified

Frequently Asked Questions

What is CVE-2016-6504?
epan/dissectors/packet-ncp2222.inc in the NDS dissector in Wireshark 1.12.x before 1.12.13 does not properly maintain a ptvc data structure, which allows remote attackers to cause a denial of service (NULL pointer dereference and application crash) via a crafted packet.
How severe is CVE-2016-6504?
Severity scoring for CVE-2016-6504 is pending analysis. The EPSS model estimates a 6.59% probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
How do I fix CVE-2016-6504?
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Source: NVD / NIST