CVE-2016-7175

Name: CVE-2016-7175
Creator: NVD / NIST
Published: 2016-09-09T10:59:00.137+00:00
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/zero/1.0/

UnknownEPSS 1.31%

Last modified Jun 17, 2026

CVE-2016-7175 is a vulnerability of currently unknown severity. epan/dissectors/packet-qnet6.c in the QNX6 QNET dissector in Wireshark 2.x before 2.0.6 mishandles MAC address data, which allows remote attackers to cause a denial of service (out-of-bounds read and application crash) via a crafted packet.. EPSS estimates a 1.31% chance of exploitation in the next 30 days.

Description

epan/dissectors/packet-qnet6.c in the QNX6 QNET dissector in Wireshark 2.x before 2.0.6 mishandles MAC address data, which allows remote attackers to cause a denial of service (out-of-bounds read and application crash) via a crafted packet.

Metrics

EPSS Probability

1.31%

66.9th percentile

Probability of exploitation in the next 30 days. Learn more

Weakness Enumeration

CWE-125

Affected Software

Vendor	Product	Versions
Wireshark	Wireshark	2.0.0
Wireshark	Wireshark	2.0.1
Wireshark	Wireshark	2.0.2
Wireshark	Wireshark	2.0.3
Wireshark	Wireshark	2.0.4
Wireshark	Wireshark	2.0.5

References

http://www.securitytracker.com/id/1036760Third Party Advisory
https://bugs.wireshark.org/bugzilla/show_bug.cgi?id=11850Issue Tracking
https://code.wireshark.org/review/16965Issue Tracking, Patch
https://code.wireshark.org/review/gitweb?p=wireshark.git%3Ba=commit%3Bh=1396f6ad555178f6b81cc1a65f9cb37b2d99aebf
https://www.wireshark.org/security/wnpa-sec-2016-50.htmlVendor Advisory
http://www.securitytracker.com/id/1036760Third Party Advisory
https://bugs.wireshark.org/bugzilla/show_bug.cgi?id=11850Issue Tracking
https://code.wireshark.org/review/16965Issue Tracking, Patch
https://code.wireshark.org/review/gitweb?p=wireshark.git%3Ba=commit%3Bh=1396f6ad555178f6b81cc1a65f9cb37b2d99aebf
https://www.wireshark.org/security/wnpa-sec-2016-50.htmlVendor Advisory

Timeline

Published: Sep 9, 2016
Last Modified: Jun 17, 2026
Status: Modified

Frequently Asked Questions

What is CVE-2016-7175?

How severe is CVE-2016-7175?

Severity scoring for CVE-2016-7175 is pending analysis. The EPSS model estimates a 1.31% probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

How do I fix CVE-2016-7175?

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