CVE-2016-2521
First published: Sun Feb 28 2016(Updated: )
Untrusted search path vulnerability in the WiresharkApplication class in ui/qt/wireshark_application.cpp in Wireshark 1.12.x before 1.12.10 and 2.0.x before 2.0.2 on Windows allows local users to gain privileges via a Trojan horse riched20.dll.dll file in the current working directory, related to use of QLibrary.
Credit: cve@mitre.org
| Affected Software | Affected Version | How to fix |
|---|---|---|
| Wireshark Wireshark | =1.12.0 | |
| Wireshark Wireshark | =1.12.1 | |
| Wireshark Wireshark | =1.12.2 | |
| Wireshark Wireshark | =1.12.3 | |
| Wireshark Wireshark | =1.12.4 | |
| Wireshark Wireshark | =1.12.5 | |
| Wireshark Wireshark | =1.12.6 | |
| Wireshark Wireshark | =1.12.7 | |
| Wireshark Wireshark | =1.12.8 | |
| Wireshark Wireshark | =1.12.9 | |
| Wireshark Wireshark | =2.0.0 | |
| Wireshark Wireshark | =2.0.1 |
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Reference Links
- http://www.oracle.com/technetwork/topics/security/bulletinjul2016-3090568.html
- http://www.securitytracker.com/id/1035118
- http://www.wireshark.org/security/wnpa-sec-2016-01.html
- https://code.wireshark.org/review/gitweb?p=wireshark.git;a=commit;h=4a79cf2e1ab056faaddd252aa56520435b318a56
- https://security.gentoo.org/glsa/201604-05
- https://code.wireshark.org/review/gitweb?p=wireshark.git%3Ba=commit%3Bh=4a79cf2e1ab056faaddd252aa56520435b318a56
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the severity of CVE-2016-2521?
CVE-2016-2521 is classified as a medium severity vulnerability that allows local users to gain privileges.
How do I fix CVE-2016-2521?
To mitigate CVE-2016-2521, upgrade Wireshark to version 1.12.10 or 2.0.2 or later.
Which versions of Wireshark are affected by CVE-2016-2521?
CVE-2016-2521 affects Wireshark versions 1.12.0 to 1.12.9 and 2.0.0 to 2.0.1 on Windows.
What type of vulnerability is CVE-2016-2521?
CVE-2016-2521 is an untrusted search path vulnerability that enables privilege escalation.
Can CVE-2016-2521 be exploited remotely?
No, CVE-2016-2521 requires local access to exploit the vulnerability.
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