First published: Sun Feb 28 2016(Updated: )
The dissect_llrp_parameters function in epan/dissectors/packet-llrp.c in the LLRP dissector in Wireshark 1.12.x before 1.12.10 and 2.0.x before 2.0.2 does not limit the recursion depth, which allows remote attackers to cause a denial of service (memory consumption or application crash) via a crafted packet.
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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CVE-2016-2532 is categorized as a denial of service vulnerability that can lead to memory consumption or application crashes.
To fix CVE-2016-2532, upgrade Wireshark to version 1.12.10, 2.0.2 or later.
Affected versions of Wireshark include 1.12.0 to 1.12.9 and 2.0.0 to 2.0.1.
Attackers can exploit CVE-2016-2532 by sending maliciously crafted packets, causing excessive memory usage.
While upgrading is the best solution, limiting access to the Wireshark application may mitigate some risk until a patch is applied.