CVE-2016-6508: Medium severity wireshark vulnerability
Published Aug 6, 2016
·Updated
epan/dissectors/packet-rlc.c in the RLC dissector in Wireshark 1.12.x before 1.12.13 and 2.x before 2.0.5 uses an incorrect integer data type, which allows remote attackers to cause a denial of service (large loop) via a crafted packet.
Affected Software
18 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=1.12.12
Wireshark Wireshark=2.0.0
Wireshark Wireshark=2.0.1
Wireshark Wireshark=2.0.2
Wireshark Wireshark=2.0.3
Wireshark Wireshark=2.0.4
Remediation
Event History
Aug 6, 2016
CVE Published
via MITRE·11:00 PM
Data Sourced
via MITRE·11:00 PM
Description
Frequently Asked Questions
1
What is the severity of CVE-2016-6508?
CVE-2016-6508 has a medium severity level as it can lead to a denial of service via crafted packets.
2
How do I fix CVE-2016-6508?
To fix CVE-2016-6508, update Wireshark to version 1.12.13 or later, or to version 2.0.5 or later.
3
What versions of Wireshark are affected by CVE-2016-6508?
CVE-2016-6508 affects Wireshark versions 1.12.0 through 1.12.12 and versions 2.0.0 through 2.0.4.
4
Can CVE-2016-6508 lead to remote attacks?
Yes, CVE-2016-6508 can allow remote attackers to trigger a denial of service through specially crafted packets.
5
What component of Wireshark is impacted by CVE-2016-6508?
CVE-2016-6508 impacts the RLC dissector component in Wireshark.