CVE-2016-4076
First published: Mon 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.
Credit: cve@mitre.org
| Affected Software | Affected Version | How to fix |
|---|---|---|
| Wireshark Wireshark | =2.0.0 | |
| Wireshark Wireshark | =2.0.1 | |
| Wireshark Wireshark | =2.0.2 |
Never miss a vulnerability like this again
Sign up to SecAlerts for real-time vulnerability data matched to your software, aggregated from hundreds of sources.
Reference Links
- http://www.securitytracker.com/id/1035685
- http://www.wireshark.org/security/wnpa-sec-2016-19.html
- https://bugs.wireshark.org/bugzilla/show_bug.cgi?id=11591
- https://code.wireshark.org/review/gitweb?p=wireshark.git;a=commit;h=ea8e6955fcff21333c203bc00f69d5025761459b
- https://code.wireshark.org/review/gitweb?p=wireshark.git%3Ba=commit%3Bh=ea8e6955fcff21333c203bc00f69d5025761459b
Frequently Asked Questions
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.
How do I fix CVE-2016-4076?
To fix CVE-2016-4076, upgrade Wireshark to version 2.0.3 or later.
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.
What types of attacks can exploit CVE-2016-4076?
CVE-2016-4076 can be exploited through crafted packets sent by remote attackers.
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.
- collector/nvd-index
- agent/type
- agent/softwarecombine
- collector/mitre-cve
- source/MITRE
- agent/author
- agent/weakness
- agent/last-modified-date
- agent/references
- agent/severity
- agent/tags
- agent/event
- agent/first-publish-date
- agent/description
- agent/source
- vendor/wireshark
- canonical/wireshark wireshark
- version/wireshark wireshark/2.0.0
- version/wireshark wireshark/2.0.1
- version/wireshark wireshark/2.0.2