CVE-2016-4415: Buffer Overflow
Published May 1, 2016
·Updated
wiretap/vwr.c in the Ixia IxVeriWave file parser in Wireshark 2.x before 2.0.2 incorrectly increases a certain octet count, which allows remote attackers to cause a denial of service (heap-based buffer overflow and application crash) via a crafted file.
Affected Software
2 affected components
Wireshark Wireshark=2.0.0
Wireshark Wireshark=2.0.1
Event History
May 1, 2016
CVE Published
via MITRE·01:00 AM
Data Sourced
via MITRE·01:00 AM
Description
Frequently Asked Questions
1
What is the severity of CVE-2016-4415?
CVE-2016-4415 is categorized as a denial of service vulnerability due to heap-based buffer overflow.
2
How do I fix CVE-2016-4415?
To fix CVE-2016-4415, upgrade to Wireshark version 2.0.2 or later.
3
What software is affected by CVE-2016-4415?
CVE-2016-4415 affects Wireshark versions 2.0.0 and 2.0.1.
4
What kind of attacks can exploit CVE-2016-4415?
CVE-2016-4415 can be exploited by remote attackers to execute denial of service attacks.
5
Which file parser component is vulnerable in CVE-2016-4415?
The vulnerability in CVE-2016-4415 is located in the wiretap/vwr.c file parser component of Wireshark.