CVE-2018-16056
UnknownEPSS 3.35%
Last modified
CVE-2018-16056 is a vulnerability of currently unknown severity. In Wireshark 2.6.0 to 2.6.2, 2.4.0 to 2.4.8, and 2.2.0 to 2.2.16, the Bluetooth Attribute Protocol dissector could crash. This was addressed in epan/dissectors/packet-btatt.c by verifying that a dissector for a specific UUID exists.. EPSS estimates a 3.35% chance of exploitation in the next 30 days.
Description
In Wireshark 2.6.0 to 2.6.2, 2.4.0 to 2.4.8, and 2.2.0 to 2.2.16, the Bluetooth Attribute Protocol dissector could crash. This was addressed in epan/dissectors/packet-btatt.c by verifying that a dissector for a specific UUID exists.
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Affected Software
| Vendor | Product | Versions |
|---|---|---|
| Wireshark | Wireshark | >= 2.2.0, <= 2.2.16 |
| Wireshark | Wireshark | >= 2.4.0, <= 2.4.8 |
| Wireshark | Wireshark | >= 2.6.0, <= 2.6.2 |
| Debian | Debian Linux | 9.0 |
References
- http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/105174Third Party Advisory, VDB Entry
- http://www.securitytracker.com/id/1041609Third Party Advisory, VDB Entry
- https://www.debian.org/security/2018/dsa-4315Third Party Advisory
- https://www.wireshark.org/security/wnpa-sec-2018-45.htmlVendor Advisory
- http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/105174Third Party Advisory, VDB Entry
- http://www.securitytracker.com/id/1041609Third Party Advisory, VDB Entry
- https://www.debian.org/security/2018/dsa-4315Third Party Advisory
- https://www.wireshark.org/security/wnpa-sec-2018-45.htmlVendor Advisory
Timeline
- Published
- Last Modified
- Status
- Modified
Frequently Asked Questions
What is CVE-2018-16056?
In Wireshark 2.6.0 to 2.6.2, 2.4.0 to 2.4.8, and 2.2.0 to 2.2.16, the Bluetooth Attribute Protocol dissector could crash. This was addressed in epan/dissectors/packet-btatt.c by verifying that a dissector for a specific UUID exists.
How severe is CVE-2018-16056?
Severity scoring for CVE-2018-16056 is pending analysis. The EPSS model estimates a 3.35% probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
How do I fix CVE-2018-16056?
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.
Are you affected by CVE-2018-16056?
Run a free Strix scan to check your systems for this vulnerability.
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