CVE-2016-4418: Buffer Overflow

Published May 1, 2016
·
Updated

epan/dissectors/packet-ber.c in the ASN.1 BER 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 an empty set.

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

1

What is the severity of CVE-2016-4418?

CVE-2016-4418 has been classified as a moderate severity vulnerability due to its potential to cause denial of service.

2

How do I fix CVE-2016-4418?

To fix CVE-2016-4418, you should upgrade to Wireshark versions 1.12.10 or later, or 2.0.2 or later.

3

What type of vulnerability is CVE-2016-4418?

CVE-2016-4418 is a denial of service vulnerability that can lead to application crashes due to buffer over-reads.

4

Which versions of Wireshark are affected by CVE-2016-4418?

Affected versions of Wireshark include 1.12.0 to 1.12.9 and 2.0.0 to 2.0.1.

5

What can an attacker do with CVE-2016-4418?

An attacker can exploit CVE-2016-4418 by sending crafted packets that trigger an empty set, leading to application crashes.

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