CVE-2016-4083: Input Validation
Published Apr 25, 2016
·Updated
epan/dissectors/packet-mswsp.c in the MS-WSP dissector in Wireshark 2.0.x before 2.0.3 does not ensure that data is available before array allocation, 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-2016-4083?
CVE-2016-4083 is classified as a denial of service vulnerability.
2
How do I fix CVE-2016-4083?
To mitigate CVE-2016-4083, upgrade Wireshark to version 2.0.3 or later.
3
What causes CVE-2016-4083?
CVE-2016-4083 occurs due to insufficient checks for data availability before allocating memory in the MS-WSP dissector.
4
Which versions of Wireshark are affected by CVE-2016-4083?
CVE-2016-4083 affects Wireshark versions 2.0.0 to 2.0.2.
5
Can CVE-2016-4083 be exploited remotely?
Yes, CVE-2016-4083 can be exploited remotely by sending crafted packets to the affected Wireshark versions.