CVE-2016-5354: Null Pointer Dereference
Published Aug 7, 2016
·Updated
The USB subsystem in Wireshark 1.12.x before 1.12.12 and 2.x before 2.0.4 mishandles class types, 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-2016-5354?
CVE-2016-5354 has been classified as a denial of service vulnerability due to application crashes caused by crafted packets.
2
How do I fix CVE-2016-5354?
To address CVE-2016-5354, upgrade Wireshark to version 1.12.12 or 2.0.4 or later.
3
Which versions of Wireshark are affected by CVE-2016-5354?
CVE-2016-5354 affects Wireshark versions 1.12.0 through 1.12.11 and 2.0.0 through 2.0.3.
4
Can CVE-2016-5354 be exploited remotely?
Yes, CVE-2016-5354 can be exploited remotely by sending a crafted packet to the vulnerable version of Wireshark.
5
What type of attack does CVE-2016-5354 represent?
CVE-2016-5354 represents a denial of service attack, leading to the application crashing.