CVE-2016-5352
First published: Sun Aug 07 2016(Updated: )
epan/crypt/airpdcap.c in the IEEE 802.11 dissector in Wireshark 2.x before 2.0.4 mishandles certain length values, which allows remote attackers to cause a denial of service (application crash) via a crafted packet.
Credit: cve@mitre.org
| Affected Software | Affected Version | How to fix |
|---|---|---|
| Wireshark Wireshark | =2.0.0 | |
| Wireshark Wireshark | =2.0.1 | |
| Wireshark Wireshark | =2.0.2 | |
| Wireshark Wireshark | =2.0.3 |
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Reference Links
- http://www.openwall.com/lists/oss-security/2016/06/09/3
- http://www.oracle.com/technetwork/topics/security/bulletinjul2016-3090568.html
- http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/91140
- https://bugs.wireshark.org/bugzilla/show_bug.cgi?id=12175
- https://github.com/wireshark/wireshark/commit/b6d838eebf4456192360654092e5587c5207f185
- https://www.wireshark.org/security/wnpa-sec-2016-31.html
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the severity of CVE-2016-5352?
CVE-2016-5352 has been classified as a high severity vulnerability due to its potential to cause application crashes.
How do I fix CVE-2016-5352?
To fix CVE-2016-5352, you should upgrade Wireshark to version 2.0.4 or later.
What can attackers do with CVE-2016-5352?
Attackers can exploit CVE-2016-5352 to craft packets that cause a denial of service through application crashes.
Which versions of Wireshark are affected by CVE-2016-5352?
Wireshark versions 2.0.0 to 2.0.3 are affected by CVE-2016-5352.
Is CVE-2016-5352 still a threat on updated systems?
No, CVE-2016-5352 is not a threat on systems running Wireshark version 2.0.4 or newer.
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