CVE-2016-4417: Buffer Overflow

Published May 1, 2016

Updated

Off-by-one error in epan/dissectors/packet-gsmabisoml.c in the GSM A-bis OML dissector in Wireshark 1.12.x before 1.12.10 and 2.x before 2.0.2 allows remote attackers to cause a denial of service (buffer over-read and application crash) via a crafted packet that triggers a 0xff tag value.

Affected Software

12 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=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

What is the severity of CVE-2016-4417?

CVE-2016-4417 has a high severity rating due to its potential to cause a denial of service through an application crash.

How do I fix CVE-2016-4417?

To fix CVE-2016-4417, update Wireshark to version 1.12.10 or 2.0.2 or later.

Which versions of Wireshark are affected by CVE-2016-4417?

CVE-2016-4417 affects Wireshark versions 1.12.0 to 1.12.9 and 2.0.0 to 2.0.1.

What type of attack does CVE-2016-4417 facilitate?

CVE-2016-4417 facilitates a denial of service attack that involves causing buffer over-reads and application crashes.

Is CVE-2016-4417 a remote vulnerability?

Yes, CVE-2016-4417 allows remote attackers to exploit the vulnerability through crafted packets.