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CVE-2016-6505

UnknownEPSS 7.71%

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CVE-2016-6505 is a vulnerability of currently unknown severity. epan/dissectors/packet-packetbb.c in the PacketBB dissector in Wireshark 1.12.x before 1.12.13 and 2.x before 2.0.5 allows remote attackers to cause a denial of service (divide-by-zero error and application crash) via a crafted packet.. EPSS estimates a 7.71% chance of exploitation in the next 30 days.

Description

epan/dissectors/packet-packetbb.c in the PacketBB dissector in Wireshark 1.12.x before 1.12.13 and 2.x before 2.0.5 allows remote attackers to cause a denial of service (divide-by-zero error and application crash) via a crafted packet.

Metrics

EPSS Probability
7.71%

93.8th 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
WiresharkWireshark2.0.0
WiresharkWireshark2.0.1
WiresharkWireshark2.0.2
WiresharkWireshark2.0.3
WiresharkWireshark2.0.4

References

Timeline

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Status
Modified

Frequently Asked Questions

What is CVE-2016-6505?
epan/dissectors/packet-packetbb.c in the PacketBB dissector in Wireshark 1.12.x before 1.12.13 and 2.x before 2.0.5 allows remote attackers to cause a denial of service (divide-by-zero error and application crash) via a crafted packet.
How severe is CVE-2016-6505?
Severity scoring for CVE-2016-6505 is pending analysis. The EPSS model estimates a 7.71% probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
How do I fix CVE-2016-6505?
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