CVE-2016-4076: Medium severity wireshark vulnerability
Published Apr 25, 2016
·Updated
epan/dissectors/packet-ncp2222.inc in the NCP dissector in Wireshark 2.0.x before 2.0.3 does not properly initialize memory for search patterns, which allows remote attackers to cause a denial of service (application crash) via a crafted packet.
Affected Software
3 affected components
Wireshark Wireshark=2.0.0
Wireshark Wireshark=2.0.1
Wireshark Wireshark=2.0.2
Event History
Apr 25, 2016
CVE Published
via MITRE·10:00 AM
Data Sourced
via MITRE·10:00 AM
Description
Frequently Asked Questions
1
What is the severity of CVE-2016-4076?
CVE-2016-4076 has a severity rating that indicates a denial of service vulnerability, allowing an application crash.
2
How do I fix CVE-2016-4076?
To fix CVE-2016-4076, upgrade Wireshark to version 2.0.3 or later.
3
Which versions of Wireshark are affected by CVE-2016-4076?
CVE-2016-4076 affects Wireshark versions 2.0.0, 2.0.1, and 2.0.2.
4
What types of attacks can exploit CVE-2016-4076?
CVE-2016-4076 can be exploited through crafted packets sent by remote attackers.
5
Does CVE-2016-4076 allow for remote code execution?
No, CVE-2016-4076 does not allow for remote code execution; it only leads to a denial of service.