CVE-2016-6505: Divide by Zero
epan/dissectors/packet-packetbb.c in the PacketBB dissector in Wireshark 1.12.x before 1.12.13 and 2.x before 2.0.5 allows remote attackers to cause a denial of service (divide-by-zero error and application crash) via a crafted packet.
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is the severity of CVE-2016-6505?
CVE-2016-6505 has been classified as a denial of service vulnerability allowing remote attackers to crash the application.
How do I fix CVE-2016-6505?
To fix CVE-2016-6505, upgrade to Wireshark version 1.12.13 or 2.0.5 or later as these versions include the necessary patches.
What versions of Wireshark are affected by CVE-2016-6505?
CVE-2016-6505 affects Wireshark versions 1.12.0 through 1.12.12 and 2.0.0 through 2.0.4.
What types of attacks are possible with CVE-2016-6505?
CVE-2016-6505 allows remote attackers to perform denial of service attacks by sending crafted packets that lead to an application crash.
Is there a public exploitation evidence for CVE-2016-6505?
There have been reports of exploitation attempts in the wild leveraging the vulnerability in CVE-2016-6505.