CVE-2016-5351: Input Validation

Published Aug 7, 2016
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Updated

epan/crypt/airpdcap.c in the IEEE 802.11 dissector in Wireshark 1.12.x before 1.12.12 and 2.x before 2.0.4 mishandles the lack of an EAPOLRSNKEY, which allows remote attackers to cause a denial of service (application crash) via a crafted packet.

Affected Software

16 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=1.12.11
Wireshark Wireshark=2.0.0
Wireshark Wireshark=2.0.1
Wireshark Wireshark=2.0.2
Wireshark Wireshark=2.0.3

Event History

Aug 7, 2016
CVE Published
via MITRE·04:00 PM
Data Sourced
via MITRE·04:00 PM
Description

Frequently Asked Questions

1

What is the severity of CVE-2016-5351?

CVE-2016-5351 is classified as a denial of service vulnerability that can cause the application to crash.

2

How do I fix CVE-2016-5351?

To fix CVE-2016-5351, upgrade to Wireshark version 1.12.12 or 2.0.4 or later.

3

What versions of Wireshark are affected by CVE-2016-5351?

CVE-2016-5351 affects Wireshark versions 1.12.0 to 1.12.11 and 2.0.0 to 2.0.3.

4

Can CVE-2016-5351 be exploited remotely?

Yes, CVE-2016-5351 can be exploited remotely through a crafted packet.

5

What consequences may arise from CVE-2016-5351?

Exploitation of CVE-2016-5351 may lead to application crashes, resulting in a denial of service.

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