CVE-2016-4080: Buffer Overflow
Published Apr 25, 2016
·Updated
epan/dissectors/packet-pktc.c in the PKTC dissector in Wireshark 1.12.x before 1.12.11 and 2.0.x before 2.0.3 misparses timestamp fields, which allows remote attackers to cause a denial of service (out-of-bounds read and application crash) via a crafted packet.
Affected Software
14 affected components
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=1.12.10
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-2016-4080?
CVE-2016-4080 has been classified as a denial of service vulnerability that can cause application crashes.
2
How do I fix CVE-2016-4080?
To fix CVE-2016-4080, you should upgrade to Wireshark version 1.12.11 or 2.0.3 or later.
3
Which versions of Wireshark are affected by CVE-2016-4080?
CVE-2016-4080 affects Wireshark versions 1.12.0 through 1.12.10 and 2.0.0 through 2.0.2.
4
What types of attacks can exploit CVE-2016-4080?
CVE-2016-4080 can be exploited by remote attackers using crafted packets to trigger out-of-bounds reads.
5
What are the symptoms of a CVE-2016-4080 exploit?
Exploiting CVE-2016-4080 typically results in application crashes and denial of service.