CVE-2016-9374

Name: CVE-2016-9374
Creator: NVD / NIST
Published: 2016-11-17T05:59:03.18+00:00
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/zero/1.0/

UnknownEPSS 1.58%

Last modified Jun 17, 2026

CVE-2016-9374 is a vulnerability of currently unknown severity. In Wireshark 2.2.0 to 2.2.1 and 2.0.0 to 2.0.7, the AllJoyn dissector could crash with a buffer over-read, triggered by network traffic or a capture file. This was addressed in epan/dissectors/packet-alljoyn.c by ensuring that a length variable properly tracked the state of a signature variable.. EPSS estimates a 1.58% chance of exploitation in the next 30 days.

Description

In Wireshark 2.2.0 to 2.2.1 and 2.0.0 to 2.0.7, the AllJoyn dissector could crash with a buffer over-read, triggered by network traffic or a capture file. This was addressed in epan/dissectors/packet-alljoyn.c by ensuring that a length variable properly tracked the state of a signature variable.

Metrics

EPSS Probability

1.58%

72.4th percentile

Probability of exploitation in the next 30 days. Learn more

Weakness Enumeration

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
Wireshark	Wireshark	2.0.6
Wireshark	Wireshark	2.0.7
Wireshark	Wireshark	2.2.0
Wireshark	Wireshark	2.2.1
Debian	Debian Linux	8.0

References

http://www.debian.org/security/2016/dsa-3719Third Party Advisory
http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/94369Third Party Advisory, VDB Entry
http://www.securitytracker.com/id/1037313
https://bugs.wireshark.org/bugzilla/show_bug.cgi?id=12953Issue Tracking
https://code.wireshark.org/review/gitweb?p=wireshark.git%3Ba=commit%3Bh=a5770b6559b6e6765c4ef800e85ae42781ea4900
https://www.wireshark.org/security/wnpa-sec-2016-59.htmlVendor Advisory
http://www.debian.org/security/2016/dsa-3719Third Party Advisory
http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/94369Third Party Advisory, VDB Entry
http://www.securitytracker.com/id/1037313
https://bugs.wireshark.org/bugzilla/show_bug.cgi?id=12953Issue Tracking
https://code.wireshark.org/review/gitweb?p=wireshark.git%3Ba=commit%3Bh=a5770b6559b6e6765c4ef800e85ae42781ea4900
https://www.wireshark.org/security/wnpa-sec-2016-59.htmlVendor Advisory

Timeline

Published: Nov 17, 2016
Last Modified: Jun 17, 2026
Status: Modified

Frequently Asked Questions

What is CVE-2016-9374?

How severe is CVE-2016-9374?

Severity scoring for CVE-2016-9374 is pending analysis. The EPSS model estimates a 1.58% probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

How do I fix CVE-2016-9374?

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